Synopses & Reviews
Presented here are some of the worldandrsquo;s finest examples of Japanese art and design, from the Samurai and Edo periods up to high-tech contemporary design. The VandA has acquired Japanese objects since its earliest years and played a significant role in bringing the art of Japan to the attention of designers, manufacturers, and the public. This tradition continues today and this new book, fully updated and revised, showcases the VandAandrsquo;s unparalleled collection. Ten chapters focus on subjects such as religion and ritual; military and aristocratic culture; the samurai; the highly aestheticized tea ceremony; Ukiyo-e and the graphic arts of the Edo period; and exchanges with the West and imperialism, right up to contemporary crafts and design.
Synopsis
Reissued with a striking new cover design, this standard work is now in its third printing. It is an indispensable survey of Japanese arts, including fine examples from the V&A's magnificent collection, from lacquerware, netsuke, and tea ceramics to textiles, dress, and woodblock prints.
Synopsis
An overview of Japanese art from the last four centuries, this newly updated edition is an indispensable survey of the VandA's greatest treasures from the Toshiba Gallery of Japanese Art. The Museums superb Japanese holdings, acquired over a period of 150 years, begin with the international exhibitions of the second half of the 19th century and continue to the present day. Among its treasures are exciting contemporary works by leading artists as well as historical masterpieces. Brilliantly illustrated, this book is an unrivalled panorama of Japan's achievements in art and design from the earliest times, showcasing netsuke, ceramics, lacquerware, textiles and dress, woodblock prints, armor, and metalwork.
About the Author
Joe Earle is vice president and Director of the Japan Society Gallery at the Japan Society in New York.
Greg Irvine is senior curator of the VandA Asian Department where he specializes in Japanese metalwork. He is the author of
The Japanese Sword and
Japanese Cloisonne.