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History of Art in Japan by Nobuo Tsuji (2019, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherColumbia University Press

ISBN-100231193416

ISBN-139780231193412

eBay Product ID (ePID)25038590458

Product Key Features

Book TitleHistory of Art in Japan

Number of Pages664 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicAsia / Japan, Asian / Japanese, History / General

Publication Year2019

IllustratorYes

GenreArt, History

AuthorNobuo Tsuji

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.4 in

Item Weight49.6 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2019-014228

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsTsuji Nobuo's encyclopedic, authoritative, and insightful survey of the history of Japanese art--informed by over six decades of groundbreaking research--is presented in a lively and eminently readable translation by Nicole Coolidge Rousmaniere, his trusted colleague and an expert on Japanese culture in her own right., Tsuji does this for Japanese art with ease, elegance, humor and consummate erudition in an attractive volume., Tsuji has earned recognition for combining authority and accuracy with interesting and imaginative insights. In every chapter, History of Art in Japan provides a thorough and engaging account of individual works in their social context while maintaining an international frame of reference. It is an immense gift to readers of all levels., The appearance of Professor Tsuji Nobuo's history of Japanese art in an English edition is a watershed moment both for the field and for the discipline of art history as a whole. The most important Japanese art historian of his generation, Tsuji weaves a narrative covering millennia of art in the archipelago by intertwining themes and concepts he has long championed, such as the roles of the decorative, playfulness, and eccentricity, all of which serve to liberate the arts of Japan from standard tropes of style, form, and iconography that have dominated western art historical discourse. Balanced, extensive attention devoted both to the prehistoric Jomon, Yayoi, and Kofun periods as well as to the modern era take his book far beyond the parameters of previous survey texts, and highlights the dynamism, imagination, and visual spectacle of Japanese art. In this beautifully illustrated volume Professor Tsuji brings home the point that from wooden Buddhist sculptures to "Superflat," it is in the startling visual impact of Japanese art that its greatest pleasures can be discovered., Readers will likely close this book satisFied and inspired to search out monographs on certain artists and periods., Tsuji Nobuo's encyclopedic, authoritative, and insightful survey of the history of Japanese art--informed by over six decades of groundbreaking research--is presented in a lively and eminently readable translation by Nicole Coolidge Rousmaniere, his trusted colleague and expert on Japanese culture in her own right.

Dewey Decimal700.952

Table Of ContentPreface to the English Edition Translator's Preface Nengo Era Chart Map of Archaeological Sites Timelines Introduction 1. Jomon: The Force of Primal Imagination 2. Yayoi and Kofun: Influences from the Continent 3. Asuka and Hakuho: The Sphere of East Asian Buddhist Arts 4. Nara: The Spread of the Tang International Style 5. Heian: Jogan, Fujiwara, and Insei Art 6. Kamakura Period: Aristocratic Aesthetics in Flux 7. Nanbokucho and Muromachi: Zen Buddhism and Chinese Art 8. Azuchi-Momoyama: The Flowering of Kazari 9. Edo: Townspeople and the Rise of Urban Culture 10. Meiji to Heisei: Modern and Contemporary Art Notes Recommended Reading for Further Study Image Credits Index

SynopsisHistory of Art in Japan is a fully illustrated overview of Japanese art, written by one of Japan's most distinguished art historians. This masterful account of the country's exceptional cultural heritage sheds light on how Japan has nurtured distinctive aesthetics, prominent artists, and movements that have achieved global influence and popularity. A leading authority on Japanese art history, Tsuji Nobuo discusses works ranging from the Jomon period to contemporary art, from earthenware figurines in 13,000 BCE to manga, anime, and modern subcultures. He explains crucial aspects of Japan's many artistic mediums and styles--including paintings, ukiyo-e , ceramics, sculpture, armor, gardens, and architecture--covering thousands of years. Drawing on newly discovered archaeological findings and the latest research, the book examines Japanese art in various contexts, including Buddhist and religious influences, aristocratic and popular aesthetics, and interactions with the world. Generously illustrated with hundreds of full-color images, maps, and figures, History of Art in Japan is an indispensable resource for all those interested in this multifaceted history, illuminating countless aspects of Japanese art for scholars and general readers alike., In this book the leading authority on Japanese art history sheds light on how Japan has nurtured distinctive aesthetics, prominent artists, and movements that have achieved global influence and popularity. The History of Art in Japan discusses works ranging from earthenware figurines in 13,000 BCE to manga, anime, and modern subcultures., The leading authority on Japanese art history sheds light on how Japan has nurtured distinctive aesthetics, prominent artists, and movements that have achieved global influence and popularity. The text discusses works ranging from earthenware figurines in 13,000 BCE to manga, anime, and modern subcultures.

LC Classification NumberN7350.T73313 2019