Discovering the Arts of Japan: A Historical Overview - Softcover

Sadao, Tsuneko S.; Wada, Stephanie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0789210355 ISBN 13: 9780789210357

Publisher: Abbeville Press, 2009

Synopsis

This handy reference book is perfect for anyone interested in Japanese art, whether they be art history students and enthusiasts or tourists visiting Japan. A comprehensive overview of the major trends in art throughout the history of Japan, Discovering the Arts of Japan includes a select bibliography and list of major museums housing collections of Japanese art. Handsomely presented and easy-to-use, this book offers a valuable introduction to the subject, and encourages further in-depth study of specific periods and art forms.

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Title: Discovering the Arts of Japan( A Historical Overview) <>Binding: Paperback <>Author: TsunekoS.Sadao <>Publisher: AbbevillePress

Review:

"Well organized, the book is useful for both ready reference and for deeper research... Enthusiastically recommended." -Multicultural Review
"Well organized, the book is useful for both ready reference and for deeper research... Enthusiastically recommended." -Multicultural Review
.,."this well thought-out book beautifully presented book can be a first step in discovering the fantastic world of Japanese arts." -The Japan Times
"A remarkable job...considering great amounts of information into a brief, highly readable and impressively clear text." -Kendall Brown, Associate Professor, California State University, Long Beach
"An eloquent guide for the neophyte and a ready reference for the seasoned traveler [to Japan]." -Barbara Brennan Ford, Curator, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
"Well organized, the book is useful for both ready reference and for deeper research... Enthusiastically recommended." -Multicultural Review
"Well organized, the book is useful for both ready reference and for deeper research... Enthusiastically recommended." -Multicultural Review
, .."this well thought-out book beautifully presented book can be a first step in discovering the fantastic world of Japanese arts." -The Japan Times
"A remarkable job...considering great amounts of information into a brief, highly readable and impressively clear text." -Kendall Brown, Associate Professor, California State University, Long Beach
"An eloquent guide for the neophyte and a ready reference for the seasoned traveler [to Japan]." -Barbara Brennan Ford, Curator, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
"Well organized, the book is useful for both ready reference and for deeper research... Enthusiastically recommended." -Multicultural Review
"Well organized, the book is useful for both ready reference and for deeper research... Enthusiastically recommended." -Multicultural Review
., ."this well thought-out book beautifully presented book can be a first step in discovering the fantastic world of Japanese arts." -The Japan Times
"A remarkable job...considering great amounts of information into a brief, highly readable and impressively clear text." -Kendall Brown, Associate Professor, California State University, Long Beach
"An eloquent guide for the neophyte and a ready reference for the seasoned traveler [to Japan]." -Barbara Brennan Ford, Curator, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
"Well organized, the book is useful for both ready reference and for deeper research... Enthusiastically recommended." -Multicultural Review
"Well organized, the book is useful for both ready reference and for deeper research... Enthusiastically recommended." -Multicultural Review
.,."this well thought-out book beautifully presented book can be a first step in discovering the fantastic world of Japanese arts." -The Japan Times
"A remarkable job...considering great amounts of information into a brief, highly readable and impressively clear text." -Kendall Brown, Associate Professor, California State University, Long Beach
"An eloquent guide for the neophyte and a ready reference for the seasoned traveler [to Japan]." -Barbara Brennan Ford, Curator, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this edition

• Publisher: Abbeville Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0789210355
• ISBN 13: 9780789210357
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 284