Hugo Munsterberg (2) (1916–1995)
Author of The arts of Japan, an illustrated history
For other authors named Hugo Munsterberg, see the disambiguation page.
Works by Hugo Munsterberg
The Art of Chinese Sculpture 5 copies
Dragons in Chinese Art 2 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical name
- Munsterberg, Hugo
- Legal name
- Münsterberg, Hugo
- Birthdate
- 1916
- Date of death
- 1995-02-16
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- Germany
- Birthplace
- Berlin, Germany
- Place of death
- New Paltz, New York, USA
- Education
- Harvard University
- Occupations
- art collector
arts writer - Organizations
- Michigan State University
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Reviews
A Short History of Chinese Art by Hugo Munsterberg
11/13/10
This book is a comprehensive guide and commentary on the folk arts of Japan, written by Dr. Hugo Munsterberg.
'The sparkling charm of a host of folk-craft creations - toys, pottery, baskets, lacquer ware, farmhouses, sculpture, to name but a few - is beautifully portayed in a wealth of illustration and descriptive commentary.'
The origins of folk art in Japan, its historical contexts, and regional specialities are also discussed.
With a preface by Dr. Soetsu Yanagi.
'The sparkling charm of a host of folk-craft creations - toys, pottery, baskets, lacquer ware, farmhouses, sculpture, to name but a few - is beautifully portayed in a wealth of illustration and descriptive commentary.'
The origins of folk art in Japan, its historical contexts, and regional specialities are also discussed.
With a preface by Dr. Soetsu Yanagi.
I enjoyed it. I have the first edition, so it is 60 years old. For the time it was lavishly illustrated. I don't know Japanese history or art so I got a fine introduction (up through 1957). Paintings and buildings I have seen I will see again differently.
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