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Shodo , or Japanese Calligraphy, dates back to the 5th century, when it was introduced to Japan from China. Shodo is a traditional way of practicing kanji and kana, using a brush and black ink to write.This remains a traditional part of Japan's culture today.
In the past good penmanship was very important. A civil servant's promotion or even deciding who to marry would depend partially on how well done their shodo was.
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The first image isa hanging scroll that means a crane is flying. The second image is a simple square sheet meaning the brook is flowing with mummuring sound.
The study of shodo is mostly the study of the components of kanji: radicals. One important part of shodo is to pay attention to the overall shape of your kanji.Unlike the strokes of Roman letters, the strokes of Japanese characters have to be drawn in the correct order, not arbitrarily.There are two faster styles of writing in which the kanji become a little bit less legible. It is like writing Roman letters in a fast way: everything is written in a few strokes. The two main styles are called semicursive (‚¬‚債‚å) and cursive (‚»‚µ‚å).
 
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(There are five traditional styles of Shodo, ranging from rigid precision to flowing smoothness.)
-The fisrt type is “Y‘(Tensho). Seal script of the Chang, Chou and Ch'in dynasties (1500-200 B.C.)it is the oldest and the most formal style. It is used now for official certificates and seals.
-The second type is —ê‘ (Reisho).A Clerical script or modified seal script of the Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms (200 B.C.-250 A.D.).
-The third type of shodo is ‘‘ (Sousho). A Cursive script of the Han and the Six dynasties (200 B.C.-590 A.D.). It was developed as an abbreviated form of —ê‘. In ‘‘ the natural flow of the hand reaches its maximum.
-The fourth syle is ž²‘ (Kaisho). It was the standard script of the Six dynasties.
-The fifth and final style of shodo is s‘ (Gyosho). A semicursive script of the Six dynasties, it was developed together with ž²‘ as an informal and faster way of writing.
    
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This shodo represents mountain. The second one represents Japan.
This is a calligraphy set that can be used to practice shodo. 
A calligraphy set should consist of:
-shitajikii‰º•~‚«j: Black, soft mat. It provides a comfortable, soft surface.
-bunchini•¶’Áj: Metal stick to weight down the paper during writing.
-suzuriiδj: Heavy black container for the ink.
-sumi(–n): Solid black material that must be rubbed in water in the suzuri to produce the black ink which is then used for writing. Of course, "instant ink" in bottles is also available.
-fudemakii•MŠª‚«j: brush mat. A special mat made out of bamboo slats to safely transport your brush.
-shodo yoshii‘“¹—pŽ†j: Calligraphy paper.
-fudei•M): Brush. There is a larger brush for writing the main characters and a smaller one for writing the artist's name. The small brush, however, can be used for the characters, too.
How should you hold the brush?
The brush should be held lightly but firmly, with the middle and index fingers in opposition with the thumb.
What can I do to get the best shodo I can?
Work in your project during a time you know that you will have few if any distractions. This will allow you to continuely work on your shodo producing the best result.
One way shodo is used is when it is worked into a painting of a certain subject.The first shodo represents the autumn leaves,the second, signs of spring and the third represents the hull of spring.
  
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There are many occasions where formal certificates are presented. Certificates are often inscribed with ink and brush by skilled calligraphers, and are usually impressed with official seals in red ink. This is only one example of how shodo is used in everyday life.
Another way that shodo is used is to make wall hangings like the pictures earlier on the page as well as decorating fans, flodering screens and sometimes just for a pretty picture.
These fans represent a sign of summer.
 
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