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The Art and Culture of Japan

by Nelly Delay

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This detailed survey examines how Japanese architecture, sculpture, scroll painting, drawing, printmaking and calligraphy reflects developments in religion and politics, from the advent of Zen to the opening of Japan to the West.

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Canonical title: The Art and Culture of Japan
Original title: Le monde des estampes japonaises
Original publication date: 2004-09-23 (1e édition originale française, Gallimard/Réunion des Musées nationaux) (1e édition originale française, Gallimard/Réunion des Musées nationaux)
Important places: Japan
Original language: French

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Genres: Nonfiction, Art & Design, History
DDC/MDS: 952 — History & geography History of Asia Japan
LCC: DS821 .D456 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Asia History of Asia Japan
BISAC: HIS HISTORY Asia Japan

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Languages: English, French
Media: Paper
ISBNs: 2

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Published: 2004
Genres: Nonfiction, Art & Design, History
DDC/MDS: 952
LCC: DS821 .D456

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