JAPANESE ART IN DETAIL

Compiled thematically to explore the familiar themes of landscapes, wars, and beauty, this book, one of a series, brings us superb examples of traditional Japanese art. Through paintings, sketches, sculpture, and lacquer boxes, the richness of Japanese technique is revealed in each medium. The reproductions bring out the remarkable detail in an embroidered kimono and the intensity and serenity of the vivid colours deployed by the artists. It's a jewel for all lovers of Japanese art and the perfect introduction to an influential art form.