Japanese Art

Thames and Hudson Ltd

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SKU:
9780500204252
Author:
Joan Stanley-Baker
Publisher:
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Publication date:
2014-10-13
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
240
Here is a concise and authoritative survey of the rich and complex arts of Japan, from the prehistoric period right up to the present, now with a new chapter on the latest developments and trends in Japanese art, including manga and animû?, and discussion of world-famous artists, architects and photographers such as Nakaya Fujiko, Yayoi Kusama, Yoko Ono, Ando Tadao and Daido Moriyama. Throughout, the author selects the finest examples to illustrate the story and puts the art into its historical, political and cultural context, providing a greater understanding for both students and those new to the subject, and offering an essential guide to the distinctive arts of Japan.