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Discoveries: Art and Culture of Japan (Discoveries)

by Nelly Delay

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Publisher Comments:

Well-written, loaded with information, and with a rich assortment of illustrations, each Discoveries "RM" volume is a look at one facet of art, archaeology, music, history, philosophy, popular culture, science, or nature. These innovatively designed, affordably priced, compact paperbacks bring ideas to life and amplify our understanding of civilization in a new way.

Synopsis:

The ephemeral nature of the material realm is central to Japanese culture. Beauty and pleasure are fleeting, and the moment must be captured as it flies. Elegant palaces and serene monasteries are made of wood and paper; simple materials such as bamboo and raked pebbles are as precious as lacquer, silk, and gold leaf. From the formal rituals of archery and the tea ceremony to the colorful scenes of everyday life displayed in ukiyo-e prints, every gesture of art is calculated to open the consciousness to the world. This refined relationship between interior and exterior life, based on Zen traditions, is evident in many aspects of Japanese tradition, from the meditative order of gardens to the formalities of Kabuki and Noh theater.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 153) and index.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780810928626

Author:

Delay, Nelly

Publisher:

ABRAMS

Location:

New York :

Subject:

Asian

Subject:

Civilization

Subject:

Asia - Japan

Subject:

Japan

Subject:

History - Asian

Subject:

Art, japanese

Subject:

Japan Civilization.

Subject:

Art-History and Criticism

Copyright:

1999

Edition Description:

Harry Abrams

Series:

Discoveries Harry Abrams

Series Volume:

98-757

Publication Date:

19990931

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

160

Dimensions:

6.98x4.96x.39 in. .56 lbs.

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Product details 160 pages Harry N. Abrams - 2012-07-30 English 9780810928626 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Ingram, The ephemeral nature of the material realm is central to Japanese culture. Beauty and pleasure are fleeting, and the moment must be captured as it flies. Elegant palaces and serene monasteries are made of wood and paper; simple materials such as bamboo and raked pebbles are as precious as lacquer, silk, and gold leaf. From the formal rituals of archery and the tea ceremony to the colorful scenes of everyday life displayed in ukiyo-e prints, every gesture of art is calculated to open the consciousness to the world. This refined relationship between interior and exterior life, based on Zen traditions, is evident in many aspects of Japanese tradition, from the meditative order of gardens to the formalities of Kabuki and Noh theater.