A history of japanese art : from prehistory of the Taisho period

Presents a comprehensive view of Japanese art through Japanese eyes. This book illustrates modern' creations of the prehistoric potters, the Buddhist paintings of early historical times, the sculpture of the Kamakura period, the ink painting of the Muromachi age, and the woodblock prints and porcelains of late feudal times.;Indhold: A brief history of Japanese art (Archaic Japanese art : prior to the introduction of Buddhism in 552 A.D. Early Buddhist art : the Suiko Period 552-645 A.D. Buddhist art under the influence of T'ang art : the Nara Period 646-793 A.D. The art of esoteric Buddhism : the Heian Period 794-893 A.D. The art of the court life : the Fujiwara Period 894-1185 A.D. Realistic art under new religious inspiration : the Kamakura Period 1186-1333 A.D. Idealistic art under Zen inspiration : the Muromachi Period 1334-1573 A.D.A renaissance of art : the Momoyama Period 1574-1614 A.D. Plebeian art : the Yedo Period 1615-1866 A.D. The art of the new age : the Meiji-Taishō Era 1867-1926 A.D. Contemporary art). Guide to temples and museums (Tokyo -- Kamakura -- Nikko, Sendai, and Hiraizumi -- Nagoya Castle -- Kyoto and vicinity -- Nara and vicinity). A History of Japanese Art offers readers a comprehensive view of Japanese art through Japanese eyes--a view that is the most revealing of all perspectives. At the same time, it provides readers with a guide to the places in Japan where the best and most representative creations of Japanese art are to be seen. A History of Japanese Artt offers readers a comprehensive view of Japanese art through Japanese eyes-a view that is the most revealing of all perspectives. At the same time, it provides readers with a guide to the places in Japan where the best and most representative creations of Japanese art are to be seen Offers a comprehensive view of Japanese art through Japanese eyes, at the same time providing a guide to the places in Japan where the best and most representative creations of Japanese art are to be seen