Sesshu's Long Scroll: A Zen Landscape Journey - Hardcover

by Sesshu (Author), Reiko Chiba (Introduction by)

Sesshu's Long Scroll: A Zen Landscape Journey is a book that explores the life and work of Sesshu Toyo, a 15th-century Japanese painter and Zen master. The book is centered around Sesshu's most famous work, the Long Scroll, which is a 50-foot-long painting that depicts a journey through the Japanese landscape.The book begins with an introduction to Sesshu's life and his artistic and spiritual influences. It then delves into the Long Scroll, providing a detailed analysis of the painting and the journey it depicts. The book describes the various landscapes, from mountains and forests to rivers and cities, and the people and animals that inhabit them.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the Zen philosophy that underlies Sesshu's art. The Long Scroll is not just a beautiful painting, but a meditation on the impermanence of life and the interconnectedness of all things. The book explores the ways in which Sesshu's art embodies these Zen concepts and how they can be applied to our own lives.Sesshu's Long Scroll: A Zen Landscape Journey is a beautifully illustrated book that will appeal to anyone interested in Japanese art, Zen philosophy, or the natural world. It provides a unique perspective on one of Japan's most famous artists and offers insights into the deeper meanings behind his work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.