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1. 夢 (yume), Dream 2. 夢 (yume), Dream [written with the author's eyes opened] [written with the author's eyes closed]
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Traces of Zen Buddhism Within Japanese Calligraphy – a Cultural Semiotic Perspective. This article showcases the Japanese art of calligraphy –shodō– through its close link to Zen Buddhism. The comparison between shodō and Zen spirituality and philosophy is done within the cultural semiotics framework, showcasing the common ground between the two, r...
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... the case of Fig. 2.1, 夢 written with the artist's eyes opened, although the harmonious composition reveals ample, fluid brush movements, the frequency and the intensity of kasure elements creates a vivid image of the numerous factors that surround us, the tumultuous contact with the world realised through the act of seeing. The visual component is thus ...
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... in the case of Fig. 2.2, 夢 written with the artist's eyes closed, the viewer can sense stillness, a subtle peace of mind that flows within the black ink. The calligram reflects the inner peace of someone who is deeply connected with their spirituality and inner self, revealing the Zen vision on discovering reality as it is. It is often said that one is able ...
