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World of Art: Japanese Art by Joan Stanley-Baker is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is World of Art: Japanese Art about?
The uniqueness of Japanese culture rests on the fact that, throughout its history, Japan has continually taken, adapted and transformed diverse influences, whether from Korea, China, the South Seas, Europe or America, into distinct traditions of its own. This book surveys the arts of Japan from the prehistoric period to the present, bringing together the results of the most recent research on the subject. Profusely illustrated with examples from all the arts--painting, calligraphy, the decorative arts and architecture--"Japanese Art" is a succinct and provocative overview of a fascinating culture. 167 illus., 20 in color. <p> "A long-needed presentation of Japanese art that concisely offers inclusive coverage from prehistoric times to the 20th century." --Choice</p>
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It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Joan Stanley-Baker
- Publisher
- Thames and Hudson
- Published
- 1984
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780500181898
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Art, History, History & Criticism
- Updated
- 2026-03-24
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