Chinese & Japanese Art
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A gateway into one of the world's most rich and enduring artistic traditions, Chinese & Japanese Art is a compact yet comprehensive visual encyclopaedia that surveys millennia of creative achievement across two of Asia's most influential civilisations. From the fluid brushwork of Chinese ink painting to the meticulous craftsmanship of Japanese woodblock prints, this volume presents an authoritative panorama of artistic forms, movements, and masterworks that have shaped global aesthetics. Organised for accessibility without sacrificing depth, it chronicles the evolution of sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and decorative arts through the imperial dynasties of China and the refined cultural epochs of Japan. Part of the prestigious Pocket Visual Encyclopaedia series published by Scala, this edition illustrates how art functioned not merely as aesthetic expression but as a mirror of philosophy, religion, and political power in East Asian society. The series is celebrated for its scholarly rigour paired with vivid visual documentation, making complex art historical narratives accessible to both the curious newcomer and the seasoned collector. Whether you are drawn to the serene minimalism of Zen-inspired composition or the dramatic grandeur of Tang dynasty court art, this volume leaves you with the compelling sense that you have only begun to scratch the surface.
Author: Various
Format: Paperback
Published: 2011, Scala / Pocket Visual Encyclopaedia
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A gateway into one of the world's most rich and enduring artistic traditions, Chinese & Japanese Art is a compact yet comprehensive visual encyclopaedia that surveys millennia of creative achievement across two of Asia's most influential civilisations. From the fluid brushwork of Chinese ink painting to the meticulous craftsmanship of Japanese woodblock prints, this volume presents an authoritative panorama of artistic forms, movements, and masterworks that have shaped global aesthetics. Organised for accessibility without sacrificing depth, it chronicles the evolution of sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and decorative arts through the imperial dynasties of China and the refined cultural epochs of Japan. Part of the prestigious Pocket Visual Encyclopaedia series published by Scala, this edition illustrates how art functioned not merely as aesthetic expression but as a mirror of philosophy, religion, and political power in East Asian society. The series is celebrated for its scholarly rigour paired with vivid visual documentation, making complex art historical narratives accessible to both the curious newcomer and the seasoned collector. Whether you are drawn to the serene minimalism of Zen-inspired composition or the dramatic grandeur of Tang dynasty court art, this volume leaves you with the compelling sense that you have only begun to scratch the surface.