A Much Recorded War: The Russo-Japanese War in History and Imagery - Softcover

Nishimura, Anne; Dobson, Sebastian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0878466924 ISBN 13: 9780878466924

Publisher: Museum of Fine Arts,Boston, 2005

Synopsis

A Much Recorded War examines the Russo-Japanese conflict from the viewpoint of its artistic legacy, exploring the ways in which it was represented, promoted, and mythologized. Presenting over eighty objects - from woodblock prints, lithographs, watercolors, and photographs to film, postcards, and even garments - the book discusses the origins and history of the war, the development of its imagery in Japanese art, and the ground-breaking role of photography and newsreels. Published to mark the hundredth anniversary of the Portsmouth Treaty, which ended the war, this is both a remarkable work of historical scholarship and a brilliant compendium of graphic art.

About this title

Synopsis

The Russo-Japanese war of 1904-1905 produced worldwide interest, leading to a flood of journalists, photographers, and filmmakers documenting the conflict in word and image. Produced in conjunction with the eponymous exhibit organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, from July 1, 2005 to March 28, 2006, this text presents color reproductions of

About the Author

Anne Nishimura Morse is Curator of Japanese Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Edition details

• Publisher: Museum of Fine Arts,Boston
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0878466924
• ISBN 13: 9780878466924
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112