Calligraphy

Fri Apr 30 10:36:53 EDT 2010

Hi Alex,

it's not actually calligraphy but talismanic writing plays a central role: Onmyôji.

in anime, the first episode of Mushishi quite beautifully adapts the animistic take on spirit-writing/calligraphy in the manga.  

though it isn't Japan per se, the scenes in chinese calligraphers alongside athletes in Leni Riefensthal are amazing.

cheers,

Tom
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From: owner-KineJapan at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu [owner-KineJapan at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu] On Behalf Of Alex Zahlten [Alex.Zahlten at gmx.de]
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 1:30 PM
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Subject: Calligraphy

Hi everyone,

the German Film Museum is planning a screening of films in which calligraphy plays a prominent role; this is not focused on film from Japan, but they have asked for some Japanese examples. Anything come to mind?

Alex
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