Free Downloads Things Japanese: Everyday Objects Of Exceptional Beauty And Significance
Traditional Japanese design imbues objects with a sense of history and artistry that easily reaches across cultural boundaries. In Things Japanese: Everyday Objects of Extraordinary Beauty and Significance, author Nicholas Bornoff and photographer Michael Freeman examine over 60 traditional objects that are uniquely Japanese, deftly illustrating their beauty and significance. Beautifully crafted samurai swordsElegant wooden tansu chestsElaborate tea ceremony implementsExquisitely carved netsuke togglesFabulous silk-and-gold embroidered kimonosEach item is described in loving detail alongside lovely full-color photographs that highlight the great artistry and craftsmanship in everyday items used by real people in traditional Japan. Things Japanese is the perfect book for Japanese antique collectors or anyone interested in Japanese art and the culture and history of Japan.
Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Periplus Editions (HK) ltd.; Reprint edition (March 25, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 480531303X
ISBN-13: 978-4805313039
Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 0.4 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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I gave my granddaughter this book for her birthday and she loved it!
Great book!... It really is about things (that are) Japanese.
Well written, easy reading and full of information
This book gives an in site into the historic aspects of Japanese culture. A good reference book and the photos are lovely.
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