This is the cover of "Santai Senjimon," a calligraphy textbook by calligrapher Chikken Yoshimaru, which features model calligraphy. This book is structured with three styles of writing, "Kaisho (block script), Gyosho (semi-cursive script), and Sosho (cursive script)," making it easy for beginners to learn. It is published by Kinensha. Features of this book: Calligraphy Explanation: The book illustrates the shapes, composition, and brush techniques of the three styles of writing, making it widely used as a guide for self-study and improvement. What is "Senjimon": It is a poem written in 1,000 unique Chinese characters, used since ancient times in China. It covers the laws of the universe, history, and morals, and is a standard model for calligraphy and character learning. Beginning of the Content: The words "Tenchi Genko (天地玄黄)" and "Uchuko Koko (宇宙洪荒)" seen on the right side of the cover are the beginning of the Senjimon, meaning "The sky is black and the earth is yellow. The universe is vast and boundless." About the Author: Chikken Yoshimaru: A renowned calligrapher who also served as a participant in the Japan Calligraphy Education Association. His calligraphy style is praised as "strong, masculine, and spirited," and is popular among many people learning calligraphy. An art book featuring the beautiful calligraphy of Santai Senjimon by Chikken Yoshimaru. - Author: Chikken Yoshimaru - Title: Santai Senjimon - Publisher: Kinensha - Price: 1500 yen - ISBN: 4-321-41904-2 Thank you for viewing.