Introduction to the Techniques of Jo-fu Kana Calligraphy - Complete 2 Volumes Nihon Shodo Kyokai (Japanese Calligraphy Association) Volume 1: Basics and Creation of Kana Jo-fu Volume 2: Selected Masterpieces by Contemporary Calligraphers ◆Volume 1 is handled by Professor Atsuto Takagi◆ Professor Atsuto Takagi wrote Volume 1, allowing you to learn brushwork and basic expressions through three sections, from the fundamentals of kana to creating artworks. ◆This is a lecture by Professor Takagi, a rising star in kana calligraphy, which was also broadcast for 12 consecutive episodes on NHK's educational program. He is one of my favorite teachers, whose knowledge extends to Manyogana. In Volume 2, you can learn various expressive techniques, from classical to original works, using masterpieces by active calligraphers in the contemporary kana calligraphy world: Keido Igi / Kenichi Kuroda / Noriko Keitoku / Suiho Nishisako / Seiichi Mizuno. ◆Learn to create artworks based on classical styles◆ You can also study essential classical kana calligraphy texts such as "Kōno-jō dai-isshu" (Kōno Scroll, First Type), "Sekido-bon Kōkinshū" (Sekido Manuscript of the Kokinshu), and "Harigiri," and I believe you can also learn diverse expressive techniques for jo-fu. ◆As shown in the uploaded photos◆ Please understand that there will be some signs of age. There is some fading and dirt on the boxes and the spines of the lecture materials, but I subjectively believe the practice texts are beautiful books. The practice texts are clean and I believe there are no issues. Correction/feedback services are not available. While feedback is not provided, I believe this is a beneficial course for self-study at home. Those who are concerned about dirt are asked to refrain from bidding. ◆As shown in the uploaded photos◆ Please understand that there will be some signs of age. There are scuffs on the bottom of the box. I subjectively believe the practice texts are beautiful books. The practice texts are clean and I believe there are no issues. Those who are even slightly concerned about dirt are asked to refrain from bidding. Correction/feedback services are not available. As this is a stored item, there is some discoloration and dirt on the cover due to age. The box has dirt and discoloration, the title is faded, and there is dirt and scuffing due to age, but I believe the practice texts are clean and there are no issues. ◆As shown in the uploaded photos◆ I have reviewed the pages, but please forgive any oversights that may have occurred.