Japanese Art is a short book that attempts to draw a concise history of Japanese art history. The range of issues discussed is large, both in terms of time – from 11th century BC to present day – as well as thematically – the author shares information about architecture, sculpture, painting and crafts, but also less obvious fields of art, such as dance, calligraphy, theater or the tea ceremony. It features dozens of both colour and black and white photos, but the small format and soft cover make the book feel more like a textbook than an album.
This book should be a good starting point for those who are new to Japanese art as well as for those who would like to organize their knowledge thanks to this concise summary.
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