History of art in Japan /
Tsuji, Nobuo,
History of art in Japan / Tsuji Nobuo ; translated by Nicole Coolidge Rousmaniere. - English paperback edition. - xxvi, 631 pages : color photographs, maps ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The leading authority on Japanese art history, from earthenware figurines in 13,000 B.C. to manga and modern subcultures, tells the story of how the country has nurtured unique aesthetics, prominent artists, and distinctive movements. Discussing Japanese art in various contexts, including interactions with the outside world, Nobuo Tsuji sheds light on works ranging from the J'mon period to modern and contemporary art. Tsuji's perspective, using newly discovered facts, depicts critical aspects of paintings, ukiyo-e, ceramics, sculpture, armor, gardens, and architecture, covering thousands of years. This book, the first translation into English of Japan's most updated, reliable, and comprehensive book on the history of Japanese art, is an indispensable resource for all those interested in this multifaceted history. -- Source other than Library of
978-0-231-19341-2
Arte japonés
Arte--Historia--Japón
709.52 / T789h
History of art in Japan / Tsuji Nobuo ; translated by Nicole Coolidge Rousmaniere. - English paperback edition. - xxvi, 631 pages : color photographs, maps ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The leading authority on Japanese art history, from earthenware figurines in 13,000 B.C. to manga and modern subcultures, tells the story of how the country has nurtured unique aesthetics, prominent artists, and distinctive movements. Discussing Japanese art in various contexts, including interactions with the outside world, Nobuo Tsuji sheds light on works ranging from the J'mon period to modern and contemporary art. Tsuji's perspective, using newly discovered facts, depicts critical aspects of paintings, ukiyo-e, ceramics, sculpture, armor, gardens, and architecture, covering thousands of years. This book, the first translation into English of Japan's most updated, reliable, and comprehensive book on the history of Japanese art, is an indispensable resource for all those interested in this multifaceted history. -- Source other than Library of
978-0-231-19341-2
Arte japonés
Arte--Historia--Japón
709.52 / T789h
