Author: Elisseeff, Danielle
Title: Art of Japan / Danielle and Vadime Elisseeff ; Translated from the French by I. Mark Paris
Description: New York : H. N. Abrams 1985. First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. and still in publisher's shrink wrap. ; 622 pages; Description: 622 p. : ill. (some col. ) ; 32 cm. The authors of this massive work take a unique approach to their huge subject. Rather than looking at Japanese art chronologically. they take individual media (ceramics. architecture) or ideas (literature into art. nature) and discuss Japanese artists' use and treatment of each. This nontraditional approach is quite thought-provoking and enables the reader better to understand Japanese art as a whole. Includes 176 magnificent color. 361 clear black-and-white illustrations providing a wealth of study material. There are also 222 views. plans. maps. and diagrams of 79 principal archaeological sites with extensive discussion of each. Other features are a chronology. biographical section. and an extensive bibliography. Altogether a major work and well worth acquisition despite the price. Subjects: Art. Japanese -- Japan -- Art.ISBN: 0810906422.

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