Literary and Art Theories in Japan by Makoto Ueda

Literary and Art Theories in Japan by Makoto Ueda

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A critical examination of Japanese literary and art theories.

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Literary and Art Theories in Japan by Makoto Ueda

Surveys major aestheticians to uncover what remained important over the course of Japanese history. Rather than take a comprehensive descriptive approach, Makoto Ueda focuses on views of the essential nature of literature and art, considering how people answered questions such as How does art differ from life? or What is the use of art?.

Makoto Ueda is Professor Emeritus of Japanese literature at Stanford University.

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ISBN 13 9780939512522
ISBN 10 0939512521
Title Literary and Art Theories in Japan
Author Makoto Ueda
Series Michigan Classics In Japanese Studies
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The University of Michigan Press
Year published 1991-01-01
Number of pages 288
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