With the opening of Japan to the West in the mid-19th century, much of Japanese life that had been sealed off from the rest of the world for centuries was now revealed to the public at large -- including the artistic styles and subjects depicted in this excellent collection. Rendered by a trained British architect, the images comprise one of the most comprehensive surveys of Japanese art and ornamentation. Included are graceful details from landscapes, floral motifs, abstracts, sea life, and other designs -- ideal for use ...
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With the opening of Japan to the West in the mid-19th century, much of Japanese life that had been sealed off from the rest of the world for centuries was now revealed to the public at large -- including the artistic styles and subjects depicted in this excellent collection. Rendered by a trained British architect, the images comprise one of the most comprehensive surveys of Japanese art and ornamentation. Included are graceful details from landscapes, floral motifs, abstracts, sea life, and other designs -- ideal for use in modern textiles, graphics, and a host of other art and craft projects. A delight for anyone interested in Japanese art and culture, this volume will be an invaluable source of permission-free graphics for designers and decorators in search of new subjects with authentic Japanese flavor. Over 300 figures on 65 plates.
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Seller's Description:
Fair. Item in acceptable condition including possible liquid damage. As well answers may be filled in. May be missing DVDs, CDs, Access code, etc. 100%Money-Back Guarantee! Ship within 24 hours! !
Publisher:
London: Studio Editions, 1989. 1851702180
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
15886615753
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13.25" x 9.5". hardback with dustwrapper. many colour plates. corners are bumped. front endpaper has some damage (caused during the binding process) otherwise a good copy. V.G. / V.G.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Arch Cape Press, 1989. Large book: NO international orders. Boards gently bumped. Tight, clean and unmarked. 248pp. Shelf rubbed jacket in a protective mylar cover. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Folio-over 12"-15" tall.
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Folio. 248, [40] pp. Over 100 colour and blk & wht plates & illusts. Red boards, gilt lettrng (mnr shlfwr), w/ d.j. NF/NF. First facsimile edition of this famed work combining a section of the finest examples of Japanese ornamentation in lacquer, carving, metalwork, embroidery, enamel, pottery, textiles, encrusted work, painting, and drawing.
