This book delves deeply into the charm of "Kanteiryu", a familiar style of Kabuki calligraphy. This book, created by calligrapher Takeshiba Kanisuke, is a dictionary that carefully explains each character. It covers everything from the characteristics of the character shape to stroke order and even usage examples. It will be an essential resource for those who want to learn the traditional beauty and strength of Kanteiryu, and for those involved in design and calligraphy.
[Title] Kanteiryu Dictionary
[Publisher] Graphic-sha
[Date of publication] August 1983
[Number of pages] 308 pages
[Size] Approx. 26.6 x 19.5 x 2.4 cm / 1.03 kg
[Format] Hardcover
[Title reading] Domestic violence
[Author/Editor, etc.] Kanisuke Takeshiba/Author
[ISBN] 4-7661-0285-1
[Condition] Used, average condition for its age (slight scratches on back cover, slight stains on three sides, slight stains on endpapers)
[Accessories] None
[Books] None
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Takeshiba Crab (Takeshiba Kanisuke) 1904-1989
As a resident kyogen composer at the Kabuki-za, he worked behind the scenes, beating the drums and other instruments.
After that, when the National Theater opened, he joined the performing arts department and began training the next generation of performers.
Takeshiba is known for his achievements as a leading expert on Kanteiryu, a style of calligraphy unique to Kabuki.
Through his many books, he worked hard to popularize Kanteiryu and pass on its traditions to future generations.
His representative works include "Kanteiryu Textbook" and "Kabuki Kanteiryu."
In recognition not only of his work as a Kanteiryu calligrapher but also of his many years of contributions to the world of Kabuki, he was awarded the Eiji Yoshikawa Cultural Award in 1987.
