Japanese scrolls : their history, art, and craft /
"This is the first work to explore fully the history, art, and craft of the Japanese hanging scroll, or kakejiku, from its ancient Indian, Tibetan, and Chinese origins, through its introduction to Japan as early as the sixth century AD, to its role in the modern Japanese art world. It is proof...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Warren, CT :
Floating World Editions,
2016.
|
| Edition: | First edition. |
| Subjects: |
| Summary: | "This is the first work to explore fully the history, art, and craft of the Japanese hanging scroll, or kakejiku, from its ancient Indian, Tibetan, and Chinese origins, through its introduction to Japan as early as the sixth century AD, to its role in the modern Japanese art world. It is proof of the scroll's timeless qualities that it remains a fixture in traditional Japanese rooms, and continues to inform the design of modern interiors. This comprehensive work will be of interest to all connoisseurs and collectors of East Asian scroll art as well as craftspeople engaged in the mounting and presentation of text and images"--Publisher's website. |
|---|---|
| Physical Description: | 247 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-238) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781891640889 1891640887 |