Traditional Arts and Crafts of Japan
Author | : Christopher Dresser |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 482 |
Release | : 1994-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780486279923 |
ISBN-13 | : 0486279928 |
Rating | : 4/5 (928 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Traditional Arts and Crafts of Japan by : Christopher Dresser
Download or read book Traditional Arts and Crafts of Japan written by Christopher Dresser and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great Victorian classic offers unsurpassed coverage of architecture, ornament, pottery, calligraphy, drawing, lacquerware, metalware, textiles, religious symbols and more. Fascinating insights into Japanese culture: dancing girls, hara-kiri, tea-drinking ceremony, shrines and scenery, vegetation, etc. Over 200 exquisitely drawn illustrations. A delight for art and antique collectors, art historians, crafts enthusiasts, any lover of Japan.