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The History of Art in Japan

Nobuo Tsuji author Nicole Coolidge Rousmaniere author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:University of Tokyo Press

Publishing:1st Jan '26

£100.00

This title is due to be published on 1st January, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

The History of Art in Japan cover

The leading authority on Japanese art history, from earthenware figurines in 13,000 B.C. to manga and modern subcultures, tells the story of how the country has nurtured unique aesthetics, prominent artists, and distinctive movements. Discussing Japanese art in various contexts, including interactions with the outside world, Tsuji Nobuo sheds light on works ranging from the Jōmon period to modern and contemporary art. Tsuji’s perspective, using newly discovered facts, depicts critical aspects of paintings, ukiyo-e, ceramics, sculpture, armor, gardens, and architecture, covering thousands of years. This book, the first translation into English of Japan’s most updated, reliable, and comprehensive book on the history of Japanese art, is an indispensable resource for all those interested in this multifaceted history.

  • Winner of Japan Society of Translators in Japan, Special Cultural Translation Prize 2018

ISBN: 9784130870603

Dimensions: 241mm x 150mm x 15mm

Weight: 666g

560 pages