Prints of Japan

Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts, Tokyo, Japan. 1987, 1st Edition. Soft cover. Book, Japanese text with captions in English.; Paperback.; 21.6 x 27.6 cm, 1.274 Kg, 324 pages with black and white and a few colour illustrations. Catalogue from the collection of Japanese Prints from the Prints of Japan Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts, consisting of aproximately 3500 works from the late Edo period to the date of the publication. Very Good/No Jacket.

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Sonstige Stichworte: japan,prints,japanese art Japanese Art Collections and exhibitions

Ukiyo-E Prints

MOA Museum of Art. 1985. Soft cover. Book, Japanese text; Paperback; 23.7 x 22.5 cm; 0,6 Kg; 131 pages with colour illustrations throughout. Captions in Japanese; Used with signs of wear on the exterior and interior. The binding is loose, namely at the middle of the book, which allows the book to lay flat on those pages. Nevertheless all pages remain firmly attached to the binding.; Catalogue from the exhibition at Mokichi Okada Association (MOA) of Ukiyo-E prints in 1985. Good/No Jacket.

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GERRITSEN, ANNE AND RIELLO, GIORGIO (EDITORS)

The Global Lives of Things: The Material Culture of Connections in the Early Modern World

Routledge, Oxon. 2016. (ISBN: 9781183776753). Soft cover. Book, English text; Paperback; 16 x 23.5 cm; 0.480 Kg; 266 pages with 4 black-and-white illustrations; New book. May show signs of shelf wear.; The Global Lives of Things considers the ways in which 'things', ranging from commodities to works of art and precious materials, participated in the shaping of global connections in the period 1400-1800. By focusing on the material exchange between Asia, Europe, the Americas and Australia, this volume traces the movements of objects through human networks of commerce, colonialism and consumption. It argues that material objects mediated between the forces of global economic exchange and the constantly changing identities of individuals, as they were drawn into global circuits. It proposes a reconceptualization of early modern global history in the light of its material culture by asking the question: what can we learn about the early modern world by studying its objects? This exciting new collection draws together the latest scholarship in the study of material culture and offers students a critique and explanation of the notion of commodity and a reinterpretation of the meaning of exchange. It engages with the concepts of 'proto-globalization', 'the first global age' and 'commodities/consumption'. Divided into three parts, the volume considers in Part One, Objects of Global Knowledge, in Part Two, Objects of Global Connections, and finally, in Part Three, Objects of Global Consumption. The collection concludes with afterwords from three of the leading historians in the field, Maxine Berg, Suraiya Faroqhi and Paula Findlen, who offer their critical view of the methodologies and themes considered in the book and place its arguments within the wider field of scholarship. Extensively illustrated, and with chapters examining case studies from Northern Europe to China and Australia, this book will be essential reading for students of global history. New/No Jacket.

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Sonstige Stichworte: 9781183776753 history,early modern history 1500-1750,economic history,culture,globalization

AYERS, JOHN

The Baur Collection, Geneva: Chinese Ceramics (2 Volumes)

Baur Collection, Geneva. 1999, 1st Edition. (ISBN: 2880310083). Hardcover, with dust jacket. Book, English and French text.; Hardcover (cloth with dust jacket in slipcase).; Two volumes in slipcase; 24 x 30 x 5 cm; 3 Kg; 464 pages with colour illustrations throughout.; Volume 1: 208 pages; Volume 2: 256 pages; Used book in very good condition. Looks as new. Signs of wear on the slipcase.; These two volumes present a selection of Chinese Ceramics belonging to the celebrated collection of Far Eastern art established as a museum in Geneva through the bequest of the Swiss collector Alfred Baur in 1964. A full catalogue of these ceramics by John Ayers was published in four volumes between 1969-74, but this much-sought after work had long been out of print. The present more condensed choice of 342 of the finest pieces is illustrated wholly in colour with many details including marks and inscriptions, and an extensive Introduction discussing recent advances in scholarship. Volume 1 includes Tang, Song and Ming wares including many masterpieces of the art; Volume 2 is devoted to incomparable series of Qing porcelains, which feature an unparalleled range of monochrome-glazed wares. John Ayers, a former Keeper of the Far Eastern Department at the Victoria and Albert Museum and ex-President of the Oriental Ceramics Society, is responsible for a significant body of writings on Chinese ceramics and other arts, and is widely recognised as one of the world's leading specialists in the field. Fine/Dust Jacket Included.

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Sonstige Stichworte: 2880310083 baur collection,ceramics,porcelain,chinese ceramics,tang wares,song wares,ming waes,qing wares,monochrome-glazed wares Collections and exhibitions Chinese Ceramics

BAATSCH, HENRI-ALEXIS

Hokusai: A Life in Drawing

Thames & Hudson. 2016. (ISBN: 9780500094037). Hardcover. Book, English text, Hardcover in printed cloth with closing ribbon (without dust jacket as issued), 16.8 x 23.2 cm, 0.850 Kg, 224 pages with colour illustrations throughout.; Used with minor signs of wear.; A beautifully illustrated introduction to Katsushika Hokusai, the most prolific artist of Japan's Edo period, and master of ukiyo-e - 'images of the floating world'. Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) was the most prolific and diverse artist of Japan's Edo period, with a body of work reputed to include more than 30,000 drawings, paintings and prints. This book traces the career of this child from a working-class district of old Tokyo, then known as Edo, evoking the special atmosphere of this great city and of Japanese life, when Japan - closed to foreigners - developed in a vacuum a powerfully original culture. Its urban centres enjoyed increasing wealth and stability, leading to a flourishing culture of art and pleasure-seeking. Woodblock prints of the genre known as ukiyo-e - 'images of the floating world' - became defining images of the age. Hokusai became one of the great masters of the woodcut, this 'brush gone wild', as he called himself, being rediscovered by the Impressionists and aesthetes at the end of the nineteenth century. His works range from portraits of popular actors and courtesans to landscapes and seascapes, including his celebrated 'Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji', and from cleverly observed scenes of everyday life to the erotic prints known as shunga. While his prints had a huge influence on the course of Western art, it is equally true that he himself was influenced by European painting, embracing techniques such as perspective and adapting them to suit Japanese tastes. He remains one of the greatest and --thanks to his personality - one of the most attractive figures of world art. Very Good/No Jacket.

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Sonstige Stichworte: 9780500094037 japan,hokusai,prints,woodblock prints,ukiyo-e,prints,japanese art Japanese Art

BARRETO, LUÍS FILIPE (ED.)

Tomás Pereira (1646 - 1708): A Jesuit in Kangxi's China

Centro Cientifíco e Cultural de Macau, Portugal. 2009. (ISBN: 9789728586133). Hardcover. Book, English and Portuguese text; Hardcover; 24 x 30.5 cm; 1.155 Kg; 148 pages with colour illustrations.; Limited edition of 750 copies.; As new with signs of shelf wear. Our logo is glued to the front free endpaper.; Exhibition Catalogue.; This catalogue results from a long period of research about the life of the Portuguese Jesuit Tomás Pereira, who was, until recently, very little known by the academic community and almost anonymous in the collective memory. The point of departure for this investigation project was Tomás Pereira's diary, Diário de 1689, which was published for the first time in 1961. From then onwards, the Jesuit priest remained relatively forgotten. From 2006 until 2008, when the results were presented at an international colloquium organised by the Centro Científico e Cultural de Macau, there was a systematic search for new documents relating to his life, with new chronological facts being established. This gave origin to the exhibition and subsequent catalogue, which not only explains the life of Tomás Pereira through three main articles - his life in Portugal, his life in India, and his life in emperor Kangxi's China - but is also accompanied by a catalogue of objects and documents that relate to his character and the places where he had his missions. With 37 catalogue entries, each with the respective image and caption, it is a fundamental book for the understanding of the general context of the life of the Jesuits in Europe, India and China. Very Good/No Jacket.

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Sonstige Stichworte: 9789728586133 JESUITS,CHINA,KANGXI

BARTHOLOMEW, TERESE TSE

Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art

The Asian Art Museum. 2006, 1st Edition. (ISBN: 0939117363). Hardcover, with dust jacket. Book, English text; Hardcover (with dust jacket); 23.7 x 31.2 cm; 2.279 Kg; 352 pages with colour illustrations throughout.; Used with signs of wear on the dust jacket. The dust jacket is now protected with a clearcover. Minor signs of wear on the interior.; Can decorative objects increase one's wealth, happiness, or longevity? Traditionally, many Chinese have believed that they could, provided they include the appropriate auspicious symbols. In Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art, Terese Tse Bartholomew, culminating decades of research, has provided a thorough guide to such symbols. Auspicious symbols in Chinese art are often in the form of rebuses, visual puns. Because many words in Chinese share the same pronunciation, there is a wealth of opportunities for such punning, and over the centuries many rebuses have developed established meanings. Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art brings a systematic approach to the cataloguing of such hidden meanings. The book is divided into ten chapters, guided by the three Star Gods, Fu (blessings, happiness), Lu (wealth, rewards) and Shou (longevity). Fu governs chapters one through three, on blessings, marriage, and children. Lu governs chapters four, five, and six, on passing exams, gaining official rank, and obtaining wealth. Shou governs chapter seven, on longevity. Three additional chapters survey motifs for peace, wish-granting, and festivals. Richly illustrated with photos of art objects and with many original illustrations by the author and Mulan Bartholomew, and enhanced with extensive bilingual indexes and other supporting materials, this book is an essential reference for anyone interested in exploring Chinese Art and culture. Very Good/Dust Jacket Included.

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Sonstige Stichworte: 0939117363 china,chinese art Chinese Art

LUZZATTO-BILITZ, OSCAR

Antique Jade

Casell Publishers, London. 1987. (ISBN: 0304321559). Soft cover. Book, English text; Paperback; 19 x 13 cm; 0.230 kg; 155 pages with colour illustrations.; Used book with minor signs of wear.The interior is in good condition, except for minor yellowing on the front and free endpaper.; The word 'jade' conjures up an image of strange carvings in a smooth green stone. In fact jade comes in many different colours, but all the various types have a delicate beauty which has always appealed to connoisseur and craftsman alike. In China jade was being carved as far back as Neolithic times, even before the discoveries of metal. To cut and shape such a hard material using only bone or bamboo with an abrasive must have demanded extraordinary patience. No wonder the Chinese regarded it as more precious than gold. The objects made were often symbolic, since jade was thought to have magical properties, and shapes represent deities such as the Earth or the Sun. Owing to the hardness of jade it was frequently used to make knives, daggers and small axes, generally with carved decoration. Later, cups and vases, sometimes of immense size, were laboriously hollowed out, and in contrast, in the 17th century when snuff became fashionable, tiny snuff bottles appeared. Figures of animals and mythical beasts were popular, and there are many finely observed tortoises, horses and birds. The illustrations include examples from all these periods and the expert text, by Oscar Luzzatto-Blitz, gives a fascinating account of the background of jade carving, not only in China but also in Pre-Columbian America and New Zealand. Good/No Jacket.

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LUZZATO-BILITZ, OSCAR

Oriental Lacquer

The Hamlyn Publishing Group Limited, Middlesex, England. 1969. Hardcover, with dust jacket. Book, English text.; Hardcover (with dust jacket); 24 x 19.5 cm; 0.43 Kg; 158 pages with 73 colour illustrations.; Used book with signs of wear on the interior and exterior. Signs of wear on the dust jacket which has tears and scuffs. The interior is in good condition with minor yellowing.; Lacquer is the resin of a tree which grows in China and Japan. The techniques of working the resin is delicate and slow: sometimes as many as 200 or 300 coats may be needed, and infinite patience is required as each layer must dry before the next is applied. The author describes the different techniques and styles that have evolved from antiquity to modern times, ranging from simple lotus flower bowls to deeply carved boxes and ornately painted wardrobes. The incredible precision of the workmanship is clearly shown in the illustrations, and a description of each object is given in the accompanying notes. It is when we linger over the details that we really appreciate the refinement of this exquisite art. Good/Dust Jacket Included.

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Katalog: Asian Art

Sonstige Stichworte: lacquer,oriental,china,japan

BROWN, ROXANNA M.

The Ceramics of South-East Asia: Their Dating and Identification

Oxford University Press, Singapore. 1988, 2nd Edition. (ISBN: 0195888898). Hardcover, with dust jacket. Book, English text; Hardcover (with dust jacket); 21 x 28 cm; 1.333 kg; 272 pages including 69 figures, 6 maps, 274 black-and-white illustrations and 207 colour illustrations.; Used book in very good condition. With minor signs of wear on the front cover, spine and back cover. Interior as new.; When the first edition of this book was published in 1977, it was hoped that it would play a part in reviving a serious interest in the ceramics of South-East Asia. Happily, this proved to be the case: books have subsequently appeared in English devoted to Khmer, Vietnamese, Sukhotai/Sawankhlalok, and northern Thai wares, and in Japanese and Thai, to Thai ceramics generally; a bibliography of works on old glazed Burmese ceramics is growing; dozens of articles have been published on various aspects of new research; and underwater archaeology concentrating on shiwrecks containing ceramics has flourished. Recent progress in original research and discovery can be summarized into four areas of major importance: first, the identification of Guangdong ceramics as the missing link between the wares of China and those of both Vietnam and Kampuchea; secondly, the unexpected discovery of burial sites in the hills of western Thailand, which contained examples of northern Thai wares rarely seen previously; thirdly, the discovery of Burmese glazed ceramics; and finally, new findings from excavations at the Sawankhalok klin site. In the second edition of the Ceramics of South-East Asia, the author takes into full account the developments in the last decade to bring her original study up to date, and also takes the opportunity to revise the text where this seemed necessary. In addition, a large number of new illustrations, both in colour and black and white, have been included, together with new line drawings and maps. The outcome is virtually a new book, completely reset and illustrated. Very Good/Dust Jacket Included.

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Sonstige Stichworte: 0195888898 ceramics,thai,khmer,vietnamese,burmese

S.W. BUSHELL, C.M.G.

Chinese Art (Two Volumes)

Victoria and Albert Museum, London. 0, 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Book, English text; Hardcover; 15.5 x 22 cm; 1.546 Kg; Two volumes.; Volume I: 148 pages with black-and-white illustrations. Reprint of the 2nd edition, 1914. Signs of wear on the front cover, spine and back cover. Edgeworn. Yellowing on the first and last pages. The rest of the text has minor yellowing throughout. Cracked hinge on the rear, but the binding is still firm. Volume II: 158 pages with black-and-white illustrations. Reprint of the 2nd revised edition, 1919. Signs of wear on the front cover, spine and back cover. Minor edgeworn. Minor yellowing on the first and last pages. The rest of the text has minor yellowing. Cracked hinge but the binding remains firm.; Good readable copies.; Despite having been written in 1909, this two-volume book on Chinese art is still current and may still be regarded as an indispensable handbook for the comprehension of the vast range of Chinese arts. Covering six art branches in the first volume - sculpture, architecture, bronze, carving in wood, ivory, rhinoceros horn, lacquer and carving in jade and other hard stones - and six others in the second volume - pottery and porcelain, glass, enamels, jewellery, textiles and pictorial art - it provides the reader with a wide-ranging perspective of the artistic and cultural production of China, while simultaneously contextualising each section both temporarily and geographically. Each chapter is enriched with images of pieces from the Victoria and Albert Museum, which illustrate the technical and visual development of these arts. An index is provided in both volumes, while the second volume also includes an appendix regarding the marks and seals on Chinese pottery and porcelain. Fair/No Jacket.

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Sonstige Stichworte: china,chinese art,reference,sculpture,ARCHITECTURE,BRONZE,CARVING IN WOOD,IVORY,RHINOCEROS HORN,LACQUER,JADE,HARD,PORCELAIN,GLASS,ENAMELS,TEXTILES Chinese Ceramics Chinese Art

BUSSAGLI, MARIO

Chinese Bronzes

Casell Publishers, London. 1987. (ISBN: 0304321575). Soft cover. Book, English text; Paperback; 13 x 19 cm; 0.228 kg; 153 pages with colour illustrations.; Used book with minor signs of wear.; The origins of bronze-working in China are mysterious and deeply rooted in ancient Chinese myths. Metallurgy in all its forms seemed miraculous to the ordinary man, and every object, sword or vessel was thought to possess a spirit of its own. Those who worked with metals seemed to be wizards with supernatural powers, all the more so because the melting operation was preceded, accompanied and followed by religious ceremonies, exorcism and magic rites. M. Bussagli describes the background to the production of Chinese bronzes in fascinating detail, and explains the significance of the different types of ritual vessel and the symbolism of the stylized decoration. The fine illustrations include objects from the Shang, Chou, Han and T'ang periods, and each described fully in the accompanying notes. Good/No Jacket.

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CHU, ARTHUR; CHU, GRACE

Oriental Cloisonné and Other Enamels: A Guide to Collecting and Repairing

Crown Publishers, Inc. New York. 1975, 1st Edition. (ISBN: 0517523523). Hardcover, with dust jacket. Book, English text; Hardcover (with dust jacket); 19 x 26 cm; 0.6 Kg; 180 pages with black and white and colour illustrations throughout.; Used book with signs of wear, namely on the dust jacket. The interior is in good condition. Minor yellowing on the outside text block.; Cloisonné has long attracted the discriminating collector, and this fine book by Arthur and Grace Chu is a much-needed and useful addition to the collector bookshelf. This book not only explains the backgrounds and sources of this colorful ware, the methods of manufacture, and the criteria to be aware of in evaluating the workmanship, but also includes a clear explanation of the meaning of various decorative motifs, which are often puzzling to Westerners. More than 50 detailed drawings will help the collector to identify all the most popular motifs. Most cloisonné from the fifteenth to the eighteenth centuries is safely ensconced in museums, but today's collector will find available a wide variety of handsome specimens from the nineteenth and twenty centuries. According to Mr. and Mrs. Chu, the cloisonné articles now being produced in China, Japan, and Taiwan can also be an excellent investment - for anyone who knows how to judge the quality of a piece; this book will give even the beginning collector the necessary information. Shown here in some 200 black-and-white photographs and 17 colour plates are cloisonné articles of every kind and shape - from miniature in size to the very large, from old to fairly new, from the utilitarian to the purely decorative. A value guide provides reliable tips on relative prices according to age, workmanship, and other factors. Since the price for good Oriental cloisonné and enamelwork has increased fivefold or more in the last few years and continues to soar, the wise collector will want to avail himself of this very readable book, which is enriched by enlightening anecdotes of the author's own collecting adventures. Finally, the authors have provided practical, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for repairing damaged but worthwhile pieces that can be bought quite cheaply. Repairs made by following these directions are virtually unnoticeable and will greatly increase the value of such pieces. The repair instructions alone will repay the collector the cost of this book many times over. In short, this is a "must" book for all readers interested in orientalia, for collectors of cloisonné and enamels, for libraries, dealers in antiques and collectibles, and for museums. Good/Dust Jacket Included.

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Sonstige Stichworte: 0517523523 enamel,cloisonne,painted enamel,chinese cloisonne,japanese cloisonne,marks,symbols,motifs Japanese Art Chinese Ceramics

LION-GOLDSMITH, DAISY AND MOREAU-GOBARD, JEAN-CLAUDE; WITH A FOREWORD BY SAVAGE, GEORGE

Chinese Art: Bronzes, Jades, Sculptures, Ceramics (Volume One)

Phaidon Press Ltd, London. 1980, 2nd Edition. (ISBN: 0714821349). Hardcover, with dust jacket. Book, English text; Hardcover (with dust jacket); 263 pages with 198 illustrations, including 65 in colour; 21 x 27 cm; 1.283 Kg; Used book with signs of wear in the dustjacket. Some yellowing in the interior and Ex-libris stamped on front free endpaper. Protected with a clearcover; The strangeness of Chinese art is largely a myth. It is no more difficult to understand and appreciate than that of the early civilizations of Europe and the Middle East, once the essential facts have been grasped; and it is characterized as much by its humorous observation as by its spiritual qualities. The authors here present an introduction to Chinese art, based on a representative selection of masterpieces covering a period of approximately four thousand years. The reproductions are accompanied by scholarly commentary on each of the four categories of medium and a detailed description of every object illustrated. A chronological table of the Chinese dynasties and a bibliography are provided at the end. Apart from their intrinsic beauty, these works of art constitute the best bridge to foreigners trying to understand China. This volume updates the first edition, published twenty years ago, and, by virtue of its new format, will be accessible to a wider audience. It will be invaluable to the general reader, and stimulating also to those who are on more familiar territory. Good/Dust Jacket Included.

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Sonstige Stichworte: 0714821349 asian art,china,bronzes,jades,sculptures,ceramics Chinese Art

DESROCHES, JEAN-PAUL (EDITOR); MYERS, SAM; LEMAISTRE, ISABELLE LEROY-JAY ISABELLE; SALVIATTI, FILIPPO; MYERS, MIRNA; BEGUIN, GILLES; CAMBON, PIERRE; VOLLMER, JOHN. E.

Two Americans in Paris: A Quest for Asian Art

Lienart edtions, Paris. 2016, 1st Edition. (ISBN: 9782359061857). Hardcover. Book, English text; Hardcover (without dust jacket); 280 pages with 200 colour illustrations; 24 x 30 cm; 1,695 kg; STILL WRAPPED IN PLASTIC.; Sam and Myrna Myers are two Americans who fell in love with Paris in the mid-60s and decided to move there. Over five decades they amassed more than 5000 works of art, offering a very personal vision of the world of Asian art, coherent and well documented. Four principal areas are revealed. The first is an impressive series of archaic jades, followed by significant Buddhist works from Asia, then a remarkable collection of blue and white porcelain, and finally an ensemble of costumes from Central Asia to Japan. These four groups constitute the natural breakdown of this book: Radiant Stones - Icons and Textiles - An Ocean of Porcelain - Costumes and Customs. This collection brings together beautiful objects made of seductive and noble materials: jade, silk and porcelain, the essential materials of Asian art. New/No Jacket.

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Sonstige Stichworte: 9782359061857 ASIAN ART,JADES,PORCELAIN,SILK,TEXTILES Chinese Art Chinese Ceramics