The Life of Animals in Japanese Art
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The Life of Animals in Japanese Art by Robert T Singer
A sweeping exploration of animals in Japanese art and culture across sixteen centuriesFew countries have devoted as much artistic energy to the depiction of animal life as Japan. Drawing upon the country's unique spiritual heritage, rich literary traditions, and currents in popular culture, Japanese artists have long expressed admiration for an
"The richly illustrated catalog is handsome and instructive"---Karen Wilkin, Wall Street Journal
Robert T. Singer is curator and head of the Department of Japanese Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. His books include Polished to Perfection: Japanese Cloisonné from the Collection of Donald K. Gerber and Sueann E. Sherry and Edo: Art in Japan 1615–1868. Kawai Masatomo is director of the Chiba City Museum of Art, Japan, and honorary professor at Keio University, Tokyo. His books include Masterpieces from the Sanso Collection: Japanese Paintings Collected by Peter F. and Doris Drucker (in Japanese).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691191164 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691191166 |
| Title | The Life of Animals in Japanese Art |
| Author | Robert T Singer |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 2019-05-21 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
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