Discovering the arts of Japan : a historical overview

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Discovering the arts of Japan : a historical overview

Tsuneko S. Sadao and Stephanie Wada

Abbeville Press Pub., 2010

1st Abbeville Press ed

  • : pbk

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Originally published: Tokyo : Kodansha International, 2003

Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-279) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This handy reference book is perfect for anyone interested in Japanese art, whether they be art history students and enthusiasts or tourists visiting Japan. A comprehensive overview of the major trends in art throughout the history of Japan, Discovering the Arts of Japan includes a select bibliography and list of major museums housing collections of Japanese art. Handsomely presented and easy-to-use, this book offers a valuable introduction to the subject, and encourages further in-depth study of specific periods and art forms.

Table of Contents

Intro History|Politics|Religion Scrulpture|Crafts|Textiles II. Introduction of Buddhism Asuka period Important Events History|Politics|Religion Architecture Sculpture Painting|Calligraphy|Textiles Ceramics|Metalwork Hakuho|Nara Important Events History|Politics|Religion Architecture Sculpture Painting|Calligraphy Lacquer|Textiles Ceramics|Metalwork III. The Zenith of Court Culture Heian period Important Events History|Politics|Religion Architecture Sculpture Painting|Calligraphy Lacquer|Textiles Ceramics|Metalwork IV. The Court and the Shogunate: An Age of Transition Kamakura|Nanbokucho period Important Events History|Politics|Religion Architecture Sculpture Painting|Calligraphy Lacquer Ceramics|Metalwork V. Aesthetics of Warrior Rule Muromachi period Important Events History|Politics|Religion Architecture Sculpture|Painting|Calligraphy Lacquer Textiles Ceramics Metalwork VI. The Gilded Road to Unification Azuchi-Momoyama period Important Events History|Politics|Religion Architecture Sculpture|Painting|Calligraphy Lacquer Textiles Ceramics Metalwork VII. Tokugawa Control and the Rise of the Bourgeoisie Edo period Important Events History|Politics|Religion Architecture Sculpture|Painting|Calligraphy Lacquer Textiles Ceramics Metalwork VIII. Eyes to the West: The Meiji Restoration Meiji period Important Events History|Politics|Religion Architecture Sculpture|Painting|Calligraphy Lacquer Textiles Ceramics Metalwork Major Museum Collections of Japanese Art Outside of Japan Acknowledgments Photograph Credits Selected Readings Index

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Details

  • NCID
    BB03321453
  • ISBN
    • 9780789210357
  • LCCN
    2010001583
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    283p.
  • Size
    23 cm
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