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The Life of Animals in Japanese Art by Robert T Singer; Masatomo Kawai; Barbara Ambros; Thomas Blenman Hare; Federico Marcon; Masaaki Arakawa; National Gallery of Art (Estados Unidos); Kokusai Kōryū Kikin; Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Princeton University Press is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Life of Animals in Japanese Art about?
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 animals in sculpture, painting, lacquerwork, ceramics, metalwork, textiles, and woodblock prints. Real and fantastic creatures are meticulously and beautifully rendered, often with humor and whimsy. This beautiful book celebrates this diverse range of work, from ancient fifth-century clay sculpture to contemporary pieces. The catalog is organized into themes, including the twelve animals of the Japanese zodiac; animals in Shinto and Buddhism; animals and samurai; land animals, winged creatures, and creatures of the river and sea; and animals in works of humor and parody. Contributors address such issues as how animals are represented in Japanese folklore, myth, religion, poetry, literature, and drama; the practice of Japanese painting; and the relationship between Japanese painters and scientific study. Featuring some 300 masterpieces from pub
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- Author
- Robert T Singer; Masatomo Kawai; Barbara Ambros; Thomas Blenman Hare; Federico Marcon; Masaaki Arakawa; National Gallery of Art (Estados Unidos); Kokusai Kōryū Kikin; Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Princeton University Press
- Publisher
- Washington, District of Columbia: National Gallery of Art ; Tokyo, Japan: The Japan Foundation ; [Los Angeles, California]: Los Angeles County Museum of Art ; Princeton, New Jersey: in association with Princeton University Press; Verona, Italy: Printed on Perigord by Verona Libri
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780894684135
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Art, History, Arts
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (52 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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