Discovering the Arts of Japan: A Historical Overview - Tapa blanda

"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

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.