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 Jomon
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.
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