A fashion professional in New York, Remi Landau has sketched and designed a variety of clothing creations. Another interest of Remi Landau is calligraphy, which has markedly different roots and forms of expression in the East and the West.
In Japan, a single piece of calligraphy recently went viral, as the nation entered a new Imperial era with the stepping down of the Emperor from the Chrysanthemum Throne. This allowed his son Emperor Naruhito to take the reigns. The name of the new era, replacing the Heisei era, was kept under tight wraps until April 1st, a month before the new era began. This reflects the extreme importance given to the adopted Chinese characters, or kanji, and their Japanese meaning, in defining a new course for the nation. The Reiwa era, meaning order and harmony, was announced through Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga holding up a calligraphic work that displayed the two characters in traditional black ink against a white background. This work of art was created by a calligraphy specialist at the Cabinet Office and made publicly available for use through digital mediums. The original placard will now go through a one year preservation period at the National Archives before being transferred as a historical public record to be stored for posterity.
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A personal stylist assistant based in Scarsdale, New York, Remi Landau has extensive skills in fashion design and retail fashion operations. When she isn't working, Remi Landau enjoys activities such as traveling, scuba diving, exercising, and calligraphy. Calligraphy is a style of writing meant to be beautiful and decorative. The Romans are believed to be the first to use calligraphy, although several other countries have also used the writing style for centuries. China, for example, has practiced calligraphy for more than 3,000 years. The calligraphy written by the Romans featured a flat style nib, which later evolved into other forms consisting of a variety of styles and shapes. Some of these forms include Caroling Minuscule style, which is upright in form, and Insular Minuscule, which is very pointy. By the 11th century, words written in calligraphy became less ornate so more words could fit onto a line. Calligraphy has evolved into a form of art which uses brushes, ink, and paper. The absorption of the paper, clarity of the ink, and bristles on the brush all influence the style and technique of the writing. |
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