Download or read book Japanese Prints Illustrated Books Paintings Ivories Metalwork Netsuke Swords Ceramics Inro and Lacquer written by Christie, Manson & Woods and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Catalogue of Japanese Paintings Pottery Bronzes Lacquers Combs Sword Guards Ornaments written by Edward Colonna and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Art of the Samurai written by 原田一敏 and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 2009 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This extensively illustrated catalogue is published in conjunction with the first comprehensive exhibition devoted to the arts of the samurai, including the finest examples of swords - the spirit of the samurai - as well as sword mountings and fittings, armor and helmets, saddles, textiles, and paintings. The works in the catalogue, drawn from public and private collections in Japan, include 34 officially designated National Treasures and 64 Important Cultural Properties, the largest number ever to be shown together at one time. Dating from the 5th to the early 20th century, these majestic objects offer a complete picture of samurai culture and its unique blend of the martial and the refined." "Many of the greatest Japanese swordsmiths are represented in this volume, from early masters such as Yasuie (12th century) and Tomomitsu (14th century) to the Edo-period smiths Nagasone Kotetsu and Kiyomaro. The blades by these and other masters, cherished as much for their beauty as for their cutting efficiency, were equipped with elaborate hilts and scabbards prized for their exquisite craftsmanship and fine materials such as silk, rayskin, gold, lacquer, and certain alloys unique to Japan. Japanese armor is also fully surveyed, from the rarest iron armor of the Kofun period (5th century) to the inventive ceremonial helmets made toward the end of the age of the samurai." --Book Jacket.

Download or read book Netsuke written by Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 1982 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Japanese Marks and Seals written by James Lord Bowes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2008. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Download or read book Illustrated Catalogue of an Important Collection of Fine Old Japanese Lacquers Swords and Sword Guards Rare Pottery Curios and Other Japanese and Chinese Objects Formed by the Widely Known Connoisseur the Late Frederic May of Washington D C written by American Art Galleries and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Japanese Sword mounts in the Collections of Field Museum written by Field Museum of Natural History and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Art of the Samurai written by Morihiro Ogawa and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art New York. This book was released on 2009 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overzicht van de wapens en wapenuitrustingen van de Samoerai.

Download or read book Netsuke written by Noriko Tsuchiya and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Netsuke have once again come to the fore in the popular imagination of the public. This book brings together one hundred of the beautiful and interesting netsuke from the extensive collection of the British Museum, each of which has its own special charm and story to tell.

Download or read book Japanese Netsuke written by Julia Hutt and published by Victoria & Albert Museum. This book was released on 2003-08-12 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the Victoria and Albert Museum's fine collection, Japanese Netsuke examines these appealing, accessible, and often humorous works of art in the broadest possible context. In a text that is both comprehensive and entertaining, Julia Hutt traces the history of netsuke, showing how these highly collectible objects originated from belt hangings used by nomads along the Silk Road. The stunning color photographs reveal the full range of subjects portrayed--images of animals, birds, and sea creatures, portraits of dancers and demons, droll cameos of characters from everyday urban life, even a rare poetic evocation of landscape--and the high level of skill involved in their creation. The richness and diversity of the materials used, as well as the different sources of inspiration, are also discussed, providing an indispensable guide for collectors and all those interested in Japanese decorative arts.

Download or read book Swords of the Samurai written by Patricia Grieve Watkinson and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Netsuke A Guide for Collectors written by Mary L. O'Brien and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-02-14 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring dozens of Japanese netsuke masterpieces and insightful commentary, this Japanese art book is a classic collector’s item. Netsuke: A Guide for Collectors approaches the subject of Japanese nestuke from the point of view of the amateur collector rather than that of an owner discussing his own accomplished collection. Ever since Japan's emergence a little over a century ago from her long period of seclusion under Tokugawa rule, netsuke have exerted an almost irresistible attraction for Western collectors. These tiny carvings-exquisite in detail, charming in conception, and delightful for the sheer tactual pleasure to be experienced in handling them-captivated admirers of Japanese art and craftsmanship. Basically, netsuke were utilitarian in purpose, for they were designed to serve as pendants or toggles to support medicine boxes, writing cases, smoking equipment, and similar articles worn suspended by a cord from the obi-a practical device since the kimono had no pockets. At first quite primitive in design, they soon became more and more sophisticated, and their carvers turned increasingly to the legendary of Japan and China for inspiration and subject matter. This fascinating book is a wonderful introduction to this classic Japanese art and will be invaluable for both professional collections and amateurs alike.

Download or read book The Art of Netsuke Carving written by Masatoshi and published by Kodansha. This book was released on 1981 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Masatoshi, born Nakamura Tokisada, is among the finest of carvers. His work has been little available because his co-author, Raymond Bushell, has for years acquired all Masatoshi's carvings. This is a splendid catalog of the Bushell collection. Some 350 excellent color plates are included with the carver's description of the subject, material, pigment, date of completion. A long section details Masatoshi's background, training influences, tools and carving technique, coloring, publishing, the ideas for his subjects. An elegant and admirable book. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Download or read book Illustrated Catalogue of Japanese Color Prints with an Addenda of Japanese Netsuke written by American Art Association and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Japanese Woodblock Prints written by Andreas Marks and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05-20 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japanese woodblock prints, or ukiyo-e, are the most recognizable Japanese art form. Their massive popularity has spread from Japan to be embraced by a worldwide audience. Covering the period from the beginning of the Japanese woodblock print in the 1680s until the year 1900, Japanese Woodblock Prints provides a detailed survey of all the famous ukiyo-e artists, along with over 500 full-color prints. Unlike previous examinations of this art form, Japanese Woodblock Prints includes detailed histories of the publishers of woodblock prints—who were often the driving force determining which prints, and therefore which artists, would make it into mass circulation for a chance at critical and popular success. Invaluable as a guide for ukiyo-e enthusiasts looking for detailed information about their favorite Japanese woodblock print artists and prints, it is also an ideal introduction for newcomers to the world of the woodblock print. This lavishly illustrated book will be a valued addition to the libraries of scholars, as well as the general art enthusiast.

Download or read book Netsuke written by Edwin C. Symmes and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Netsuke are superb miniature carvings, usually less than two inches high, that have been created by Japanese artists for over three hundred years.