The Life of Animals in Japanese Art
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Life of Animals in Japanese Art
By (Author) Robert T. Singer
Edited by Masatomo Kawai
Contributions by Barbara R. Ambros
Contributions by Tom Hare
Contributions by Federico Marcon
Princeton University Press
Princeton University Press
29th July 2019
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Nature in art
Asian history
Physical Properties
Hardback
384
Width 229mm, Height 305mm
Description
A sweeping exploration of animals in Japanese art and culture across sixteen centuries Few countries have devoted as much artistic energy to the depiction of animal life as Japan. Drawing upon the country's unique spiritual heritage, rich literary traditions, and currents in popular culture, Japanese artists have long expressed admiration for an
Reviews
"The richly illustrated catalog is handsome and instructive."---Karen Wilkin, Wall Street Journal
Author Bio
Robert T. Singer is curator and head of the Department of Japanese Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. His books include Polished to Perfection: Japanese Cloisonn from the Collection of Donald K. Gerber and Sueann E. Sherry and Edo: Art in Japan 16151868. Kawai Masatomo is director of the Chiba City Museum of Art, Japan, and honorary professor at Keio University, Tokyo. His books include Masterpieces from the Sanso Collection: Japanese Paintings Collected by Peter F. and Doris Drucker (in Japanese).
