Japanese Art

U.S.A.: Octopus Books, 1972. 1st Edition. . Hardcover. As New/As New. As New copy in As New dustwrapper. First English edition, originally published in Italian by Fratelli Fabbri Editore in 1966. Unread copy: pages, covers and jacket are crisp, intact and unmarked. Flawless. Protected in clear Mylar cover. 12mo;7.75 x 5.5 inches; 158pp.110 full color illustrations. A beautifully crafted book. Refer to pictures for other titles in this series, all in equal As New condition, available for bulk purchase. Please inquire if interested. Summary:Both Japanese and Korean art were powerfully influenced by that of China, whose artists of the Shan, Han and T'ang dynasties inspired splendid Korean painting and pottery; and it was Chinese and Korean craftsmen and painters migrating to Japan in the 6th century who paved the way for the fine early temple architecture, sculpture, painting, lacquer- and metal-work. Later centuries saw new waves of public and private architecture, landscape gardening, naturalistic painting and superb pottery for use in the tea ceremony; all demonstrating the elegant taste and meticulous attention to detail which epitomizes the best in Japanese life and culture.