Animal Motifs in Asian Art: An Illustrated Guide to Their Meanings and Aesthetics (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)

Authoritative reference deals primarily with animal symbolism in Japanese art, with occasional mention of the decorative art of China, India, and Persia. Arranged in the format of a dictionary, the explanatory text is rich with sidelights from literature and legend, while 673 black-and-white illustrations depict dragons, tigers, bats, and other creatures with symbolic significance.

originally Published As Decorative Motives Of Oriental Art In London And New York In 1927, This Slightly Oversize Volume (9x12.25) Reproduces The Original, With All Its Illustrations (in B&w). The Study Is Organized By Motif—dragon, Elephant, Deer, Goat, Bat, Etc.—with Detailed Discussion Of The Meaning Of The Motif In The Varying Contexts Of The Works Of Art In Which It Is Found. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, Or