| History of Art in Japan Contributor(s): Rousmaniere, Nicole Coolidge (Translator), Tsuji, Nobuo (Author) |
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ISBN: 0231193416 ISBN-13: 9780231193412 Publisher: Columbia University Press OUR PRICE: $31.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Asian - Japanese - History | Asia - Japan - Art | History - General |
| Dewey: 700.852 |
| LCCN: 2019014228 |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 6" W x 8.9" (3.05 lbs) 664 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Japanese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: History of Art in Japan is a fully illustrated overview of Japanese art, written by one of Japan's most distinguished art historians. This masterful account of the country's exceptional cultural heritage sheds light on how Japan has nurtured distinctive aesthetics, prominent artists, and movements that have achieved global influence and popularity. A leading authority on Japanese art history, Tsuji Nobuo discusses works ranging from the Jōmon period to contemporary art, from earthenware figurines in 13,000 BCE to manga, anime, and modern subcultures. He explains crucial aspects of Japan's many artistic mediums and styles--including paintings, ukiyo-e, ceramics, sculpture, armor, gardens, and architecture--covering thousands of years. Drawing on newly discovered archaeological findings and the latest research, the book examines Japanese art in various contexts, including Buddhist and religious influences, aristocratic and popular aesthetics, and interactions with the world. Generously illustrated with hundreds of full-color images, maps, and figures, History of Art in Japan is an indispensable resource for all those interested in this multifaceted history, illuminating countless aspects of Japanese art for scholars and general readers alike. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rousmaniere, Nicole Coolidge: - Nicole Coolidge Rousmaniere is the founding Director of the Sainsbury Institute and Professor of Japanese Art and Culture at the University of East Anglia. Her publications include Crafting Beauty in Modern Japan (ed., British Museum Press, 2007), and Vessels of Influence (Bloomsbury, 2012).Tsuji, Nobuo: - Tsuji Nobuo is professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo and Tama Art University. He has written Lineage of Eccentrics: Matabei to Kuniyoshi (Kaikai Kiki Co., 2012) and Playfulness in Japanese Art (Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas, 1986) along with many publications in Japanese. |