Japanese Art (World of Art)

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UPC:
9780500203262
Binding:
Paperback
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Publication Date:
4/21/2000
Author:
Joan Stanley-Baker
Language:
english
Edition:
Revised & Expanded
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A long-needed presentation of Japanese art that concisely offers inclusive coverage from prehistoric times to the twentieth century. Choice

The uniqueness of Japanese culture rests on the fact that, throughout its history, Japan has continually taken, adapted, and transformed diverse influences from Korea, China, the South Seas, Europe, and the Americas into distinct traditions of its own. Extensively revised, updated, and expanded since its first publication, this authoritative survey of the arts of Japan from the prehistoric period to the present brings together the results of the most recent research on the subject. Profusely illustrated with examples from all the artspainting, calligraphy, the decorative arts, and architectureand with a wide-ranging bibliography, Japanese Art addresses itself equally to those who come to the subject for the first time and to the student. It is a concise overview of a fascinating and perplexing culture in which interest has never been greater than it is today.