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Sat 03 Mar 2007Strokes of enigmatic eleganceThe art of shodo, traditional Japanese calligraphy, is a graceful blend of poise and penmanship, rhythm and stillness, writes Arminta Wallace.It's an art of line, form, space and rhythm. It incorporates movement and stillness, expression and silence. It combines the cognitive power of literature with the visual punch of painting. It demands the correct physical posture and spiritual focus. It can be breathtakingly delicate or laugh-out-loud funny - and it's all done with a few swift strokes of a brush on paper.