Sword and Brush: The Spirit of the Martial Arts
by Dave Lowry
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Author: Dave LowryEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1995-09-19
ISBN: 1570621128
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Shambhala
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Summary: 4 Stars
`Sword and Brush: Spirit of the Martial Arts' is yet another excellent book from Dave Lowry. I will admit I am becoming a fan of Lowry's work and I've yet to read a poor book by him. I love his martial arts integrity and obvious love of all things Japanese and martial arts and this comes shining through in this book. This book has a selection of Lowry's own calligraphy of various Japanese words and it then goes on the relate these words and concepts to martial arts. It also looks at how these words were formed and originally written and the ides behind them, so you can see the development and why it links into the mind of feudal and martial arts life. Each chapter is short, usually about 2-3 pages, and manages to give you a quick inspiring boost in a short space of time, which makes this a book excellent to come back to over the years for a quick pick-me-up when your training is flagging. The calligraphy itself is attractive and a great way to start each chapter and Lowry's writing is in his typically clear and evocative style. If you've read any of Lowry's other books then you will definitely enjoy this one and if you like this I recommend his collected essays/articles which are also inspiring and motivational.
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Summary of Sword and Brush: The Spirit of the Martial Arts
This moment of perfect clarity that is the force behind all the traditional Japanese arts?from archery to flower arranging?is celebrated here in Dave Lowry's exploration of the common principles shared by calligraphy and the martial arts.Forty-two examples of Lowry's calligraphy, accompanied by his essays, show how the way of the brush reflects the strategic principles of the way of the sword. Each calligraphy represents a term from the martial arts?such as do, the way, or wa, harmony. The accompanying text amplifies our understanding of the term, what it meant to Japanese warriors, and what it means to practitioners of calligraphy and the martial arts today. What becomes clear is that these two seemingly unrelated disciplines actually partake of the same profound elemental spirit.
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