Japanese art was virtually unknown in the West until the middle of the nineteenth century, when the island nation emerged from 200 years of self-imposed isolation. A passion for Japanese culture swept Europe, and this landmark publication opened the eyes of the world to the grace and beauty of Japanese design. George Ashdown Audsley, a leader in the revival of English decorative design and one of the first Britons to specialize in Japanese art, assembled this outstanding collection. Featuring 60 full-color plates, it offers spectacular examples of Japanese painting, printing, embroidery, lacquer work, and cloisonné as well as masterpieces in ivory and porcelain. Informative captions accompany each illustration. Art lovers, rare book collectors, and enthusiasts of Japanese culture will treasure this magnificent selection of timeless art.
Takao, the courtesan of Yoshiwara; buff tinted paper with silk margins and rich colored paint; Miyagawa Chosun.
Ofuku throwing beans at a demon (represents good fortune); Knkemollo painting; silk-bordered paper and paint in transparent colors laid with large brushstrokes; Hokusai.
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Bosatsu, the Bodhisavatta of Benevolence, Fud
, the Flame God, and Bishaman, one of the Deva Kings; Kakemono painting; silk-bordered paper, gold, and paint.
Ori-han painting of monkeys in broad washes and penciling on e-ginu (picture silk) prepared with d
-sa.
Ori-han painting of monkeys in broad washes and penciling on e-ginu (picture silk) prepared with d
-sa.
Chirimen (crape silk) stained with gray tints; waterlines, duck, and plants are dyes; head, neck, and tail feathers are stitched with green silk; embroidered feathers; Nishi Mura.
