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<p>An insight into the Zen approach to Sumi-e painting.</p><p>Japanese and Chinese ink paintings have their spiritual and philosophical roots in Buddhism and Taoism from the 5th century in China. This book reads like a Zen poem and guides the reader to a deeper understanding of how to appreciate sumi-e, with landscape paintings on every page that reflects the commentary for each stage of the journey. </p><p>Using the Ten Gates of the Ox as a framework, the poems are Zen insights into the preparation and state of mind of the artist. All artists, designers and those that appreciate art will recognise and benefit from these insights.</p><p>Like Zen, opening any page captures a moment that resonates with something deeper and can sometimes be called "Satori" or sudden awakening. This is the moment when paintings are created.</p>