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Publisher : Macmillan Library Reference
Page : 1924 pages
File Size : 28,14 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780028972039
This 2-vol., A-Z reference addresses contemporary Japanese life and society.
Author : Dugald Steer
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 50,2 MB
Release : 2005-09-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0763628956
Merlin the wizard challenges readers to become wizards like himself by deciphering clues hidden in his guide to wizardry.
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Publisher : Japan Travel Bureau
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 17,26 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
"Salaryman" in Japan is a look at Japanese business style through the eyes of the "salaryman", that special breed of worker who has provided the driving force behind the economic miracle of postwar Japan.
Author : Stephen Addiss
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 34,67 MB
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780824828783
Compiled in this volume is original material on Japanese arts and culture from the prehistoric era to the Meiji Restoration (1867). These sources, including many translated here for the first time, are placed in their historical context and outfitted with brief commentaries, allowing the reader to make connections to larger concepts and values found in Japanese culture. This book contains material on the visual and literary arts, as well as primary texts on topics not easily classified in Western categories, such as the martial and culinary arts, the art of tea, and flower arranging. More than sixty color and black-and-white illustrations enrich the collection and provide further insights into Japanese artistic and cultural values. Also included are a bibliography of English-language and Japanese sources and an extensive list of suggested further readings.
Author : Werner Steinhaus
Publisher : Archaeopress Archaeology
Page : pages
File Size : 46,79 MB
Release : 2020-05-21
Category :
ISBN : 9781789693959
The Illustrated Companion to Japanese Archaeology provides for the first time a comprehensive visual introduction to a wide range of sites and finds from the earliest occupation of the Japanese archipelago prior to 35,000 years ago to the early historical periods and the establishment of the Chinese-style capital at Heijo, modern-day Nara, in the 8th century AD. The volume originated in the largest ever exhibition of Japanese archaeological discoveries held in Germany in 2004, which brought together over 1500 exhibits from 55 lenders around Japan, and research by over 100 specialists. The Illustrated Companion brings the fruits of this project to an English-reading audience and offers an up-to-date survey of the achievements of Japanese archaeology.
Author : Kazumi Wilds
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 32,23 MB
Release : 2019-10-22
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1462921086
Take a step back in time to the origins of Japan's creation myth--told here for the very first time in illustrated form. In the beginning there was nothing--a void. Then the heavens and the earth took shape, as the ancient gods of Japan breathed the first sparks of life into these islands. The 1300 year-old Kojiki myth traces the beginnings of the Japanese people, following the rise of the Japanese islands from their humble origins as a lump of clay to a great nation that would one day take its rightful place among the leading nations of the world. Like all creation myths from around the world, the Kojiki story occupies a treasured place in the nation's literature and collective imagination. Kazumi Wilds's striking illustrations capture the drama and intensity of a mythic tale where chaos and demons are unleashed and where darkness is slowly pushed back by the righteous, as good prevails over evil. Kojiki: The Birth of Japan combines the raucous rhythms and startling imagery of today's best graphic novels with a retelling of a classic and timeless Japanese story. This book will be remembered and treasured for years to come by lovers of mythology, folklore and anyone interested in Japanese culture and history. For readers ages 14 & up
Author : Hugo Munsterberg
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 25,14 MB
Release : 2012-10-10
Category : Art
ISBN : 1462908853
Arts of Japan is a classic and informative text that explores the rich cultural heritage and history of Japanese Art. This art history text examines the various influences that have shaped the course of Japanese art history in the fields of painting, sculpture, architecture, and handicrafts. Discussed with challenging insight are the impact of the various Indian and Chinese schools, the pervasive influence of Zen philosophy, and the many other artistic developments, giving the reader a well-rounded picture of the great significance and contribution of Japanese art. Special features of the book are sections on handicrafts and a chapter on prehistoric art. The book comes at a time when there is an awakened interest in Asian art throughout the world. In the past, due to linguistic barriers, political upheavals, and the limited number of specialists, misconceptions have been especially numerous in the field of Japanese art. The Arts of Japan admirably corrects these misinterpretations, consolidates the results of the most recent scholarship, and in one compact volume presents an up-to-date, authoritative survey of Japanese and throughout its long history and in all its colorful diversity.
Author : Bayard Taylor
Publisher :
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 42,75 MB
Release : 1885
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Page : 678 pages
File Size : 49,71 MB
Release : 1937
Category : Japan
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Author : Jun Suzuki
Publisher : Brill Academic Pub
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 41,36 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Art
ISBN : 9789004258310
"Understanding Japanese Woodblock-Printed Illustrated Books offers a wider understanding and appreciation of the illustrated books produced in Japan between 1603 and 1912. It is a valuable tool for scholars of early modern Japanese art and literature and a broad range of other disciplines who wish to integrate the content of Japanese illustrated books into their teaching and research. As a handbook aimed at collectors, curators and librarians, it is also an essential resource to assist in evaluating, describing and conserving the books in their care. The background essays, a detailed glossary and case studies are equally of interest to students of the history and art of the book, publishing, printing and book illustration."--
