The Life of Animals in Japanese Art

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Main Details

Title The Life of Animals in Japanese Art
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Robert T. Singer
Edited by Masatomo Kawai
Contributions by Barbara R. Ambros
Contributions by Tom Hare
Contributions by Federico Marcon
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:384
Dimensions(mm): Height 305,Width 229
Category/GenreArt History
Animals and nature in art (still life, landscapes and seascapes, etc)
Asian and Middle Eastern history
ISBN/Barcode 9780691191164
Audience
General
Illustrations 475 color illus.

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 21 May 2019
Publication Country United States

Description

A sweeping exploration of animals in Japanese art and culture across sixteen centuries Few countries have devoted as much artistic energy to the depiction of animal life as Japan. Drawing upon the country's unique spiritual heritage, rich literary traditions, and currents in popular culture, Japanese artists have long expressed admiration for an

Author Biography

Robert T. Singer is curator and head of the Department of Japanese Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. His books include Polished to Perfection: Japanese Cloisonne from the Collection of Donald K. Gerber and Sueann E. Sherry and Edo: Art in Japan 1615-1868. Kawai Masatomo is director of the Chiba City Museum of Art, Japan, and honorary professor at Keio University, Tokyo. His books include Masterpieces from the Sanso Collection: Japanese Paintings Collected by Peter F. and Doris Drucker (in Japanese).

Reviews

"The richly illustrated catalog is handsome and instructive."---Karen Wilkin, Wall Street Journal