Catalogues of Japanese Works of Art and Colour Prints
Author: Sotheby & Co. (London, England)
Publisher:
Published: 1967
Total Pages: 1072
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Bulletin - The Japan Society of London
Author: Japan Society of London
Publisher:
Published: 1976
Total Pages: 648
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAsian Art
Author: Lark E. Mason
Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Dist
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 344
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA specialist in Asian art at Sotheby's, Mason presents a very useful introduction to a complicated subject. He begins with an essay on the history of Asia, which despite its brevity will be useful for the collector targeted by this book. Individual chapters range from ceramics and metalwork to prints, paintings, and textiles; the chapter on "The Artisan and Craftsman" examines the quality, condition, and authenticity of works in areas such as arms, armor, glass, ivory, and jewelry. The book contains appendixes of chronological tables and major marks on Chinese and Japanese works of art, as well as an index and a fine bibliography. The narrative does not confuse readers new to the subject with excessive detail, and the photographs are clear and very instructive. A beautiful book at a reasonable price, this volume contains an amazing wealth of information on a very broad subject. Recommended for both public and academic libraries.-Martin Chasin, Adult Inst., Bridgeport, CT Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
Netsuke
Author: Madeline R. Tollner
Publisher:
Published: 2012-09-01
Total Pages: 364
ISBN-13: 9781258485023
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJapanese Netsuke
Author: Julia Hutt
Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
Published: 2003-08-12
Total Pages: 120
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKDrawing 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.
Netsuke
Author: Noriko Tsuchiya
Publisher:
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 228
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKNetsuke 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.
Netsuke Masks
Author: Raymond Bushell
Publisher: Weatherhill, Incorporated
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 206
ISBN-13: 9780834803411
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNetsuke are small toggles or buckles carved from wood or ivory. The Japanese in the seventeenth century used them to fasten pouches to their kimono belt, since kimonos had no pockets. This lavishly illustrated book takes the reader on an exciting tour of one type of netsuke—those carved to look like the masks used by stage actors.
Japanese Inrō
Author: Julia Hutt
Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 136
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is a comprehensive study of the inro, the small lacquer container used by Japanese men wearing traditional dress to carry items in daily use, drawing on the V&A's collection. Suspended from the belt by means of a netsuke and originally intended to hold a seal and ink or a supply of medicines, the inro gradually developed as a highly decorative dress accessory and became an object of high fashion, which is now prized by collectors. The majority of inro were made of lacquer, and include some of the finest and most innovative examples of the Japanese lacquerer's craft. The book traces the diverse origins of the inro from around 1600 until the early-20th century, and includes sections on construction and techniques of manufacture, on materials used, as well as on individual craftsmen, with photographs of their signatures. The sources of inro designs are explored, from paintings, ukiyoe prints and woodblock-printed books, with many examples illustrated. Methods of dating are also discussed, making this a useful reference for collectors and experts, while those with a general interest in Japanese art should be drawn to the craftsmanship of the individual pieces.
