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Loading... Edo, Art in Japan 1615-1868by Robert T. Singer
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The West's understanding of historical Japan is almost wholly based on works of art from the Edo period -- screen paintings of landscape settings and city life, woodblock prints of sumo wrestlers, kabuki actors, and courtesans; brilliantly colored porcelains, exquisite textiles made for no? theater or wealthy patrons. One hallmark of Edo art is the lack of distinction between "high art" and "crafts": an artist was as likely to design a lacquer box or a ceramic bowl as to paint on paper or silk. This lavishly illustrated book presents examples of Edo art in all media, discussed in the context of ornament, samurai arts, work, religion and festivals, landscapes and travel, and entertainment. Experts in the field have written essays that address the themes and entries that focus on the individual works of art. -- From publisher's description. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)709.52The arts Modified subdivisions of the arts History, geographic treatment, biography Asia Japanese ArtLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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