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This anthology brings together new research from twelve scholars to examine the relationship between contemporary art and ecological concerns in East and Southeast Asia. Centred on the idea of artis……続きを見る

Dealing not only with architecture, sculpture, and painting, but also with bronze and ceramics, this text offers a complete panorama of Chinese arts and civilisation. In his text, the author Bushell……続きを見る

Housed in the Hermitage Museum along with other institutes, libraries, and museums in Russia and the republics of the former Soviet Union are some of the most magnificent treasures of Persian Art. F……続きを見る

The most renowned travel story of the Middle Ages has never lost its allure. A story of true wonder, Marco Polo's experiences as well as the reported myths, transport us to the heart of Central Asia……続きを見る

In Mongolian Buddhism, texts, rituals, and images are deeply interwoven, yet they are typically studied separately. This book is a groundbreaking interdisciplinary exploration of Mongolian Buddhism ……続きを見る

As the first book-length study of Nakanishi Natsuyuki’s sculptural practice, this volume explores his assemblages in dialogue with the postwar history of sculpture as a global phenomenon in the 1960……続きを見る

Constitutional Values & Fundamental Duties Subtitle: Semester 1 Detailed Study Companion (Calcutta University CVAC & Competitive Exam Booster) Core Description This comprehensive academic reference ……続きを見る

Ethnografische Einblicke und seltene Fotografien aus dem frühen 20. Jahrhundert Dieses außergewöhnliche Werk vereint seltene Archivfotografien aus dem Ethnologischen Museum in St. Petersburg mit ein……続きを見る

Moving from the Near East and Middle East (or Western Asia) across to the Pacific and Oceania by way of India, China and Japan, this beautifully illustrated book looks at 100 of the most fascinating……続きを見る

Esta monografía reúne un total de 32 artículos en homenaje a D. Manuel Pérez Recio, archivero de la catedral de León durante un cuarto de siglo. Contiene estudios multidisciplinares de ramas de la c……続きを見る

This exciting new volume focuses on the arts of Japan through the lens of creativity and innovation, drawing on current scholarship in the field and providing some historical context for development……続きを見る

Первое в России полное исследование мира манги от специалиста по искусству Японии и куратора выставки The Art of Manga, собравшей более 220 тысяч человек. Книга, которая проведет вас от средневековы……続きを見る

Tanto en el trabajo como en la vida cotidiana nos toca hablar en público con frecuencia: una reunión en la oficina, el lanzamiento de un proyecto o una junta de la comunidad de vecinos. En este libr……続きを見る

“A True Story of War, Obsession, and Stolen HeritageーWhere the Fate of a Nation’s Soul Hangs in the Balance.” In the shadow of Cambodia’s sacred temples, priceless Khmer treasures were ripped from ……続きを見る

Katzen sind in Japan weit mehr als niedliche Haustiere. Sie gelten als Glücksbringer, geheimnisvolle Grenzgängerinnen, Internetstars, Café-Begleiterinnen, Manga-Figuren und manchmal sogar als Wesen ……続きを見る

¿Qué significa ser japonesa cuando se vive lejos de Japón? ¿Qué permanece cuando la identidad se vuelve un territorio intermedio? Kazuyo Natsume, una artista nacida en Japón y radicada en la Argenti……続きを見る

The bold black-and-white line drawings in this outstanding collection offer artists and craftspeople a rich and varied source of historic Korean patterns and designs. The 142 copyright-free motifs, ……続きを見る

Soaring birds and scuttling crabs, preening peacocks, luxuriant blossoms, and winged dragons ー this invaluable treasury abounds in exotic motifs. Drawn from traditional Japanese family crests, thes……続きを見る

Chinese craft design excelled in the manipulation of geometric space and reached its highest point in the design of window lattices on Chinese houses. Long recognized as an important folk art, windo……続きを見る

The 746 designs contained in this volume represent some of the most ingenious and attractive applications of geometrical and optical motifs to be found today. Taken from an authentic, modern Japanes……続きを見る

Rich in tradition and history, the art of batik has been a deeply integrated facet of Chinese folk art for over 2,000 years. Using molten beeswax, skilled artisans paint patterns onto white cloth, w……続きを見る

Fascinated by the decorative potential of subjects from nature, artist M. P. Verneuil culled striking illustrations of authentic Japanese woven and printed fabrics. This superb treasury, meticulousl……続きを見る

Japanese art was virtually unknown in the West until the middle of the nineteenth century, when the island nation emerged from 200 years of self-imposed isolation. A passion for Japanese culture swe……続きを見る

Dragons, fish, flowers, and foo dogs abound in this magnificent compilation of Chinese designs and motifs. An exotic archive of permission-free art, this volume offers 361 crisp black-and-white imag……続きを見る

The natural Japanese affinity for decorative art is apparent in this striking collection of exquisite stencil designs. A centuries-old tradition of capturing nature in striking floral and wildlife m……続きを見る

This highly readable history of the world's most populous country dates from the late nineteenth century, when its author, John Henry Gray, served as the Archdeacon of Hong Kong. His two-volume stud……続きを見る

Imported from China during the eighth century, the chrysanthemum has long served as the official flower of Japan. The Japanese monarchy is known as the Chrysanthemum Throne, and the exquisite blosso……続きを見る

Authoritative reference deals primarily with animal symbolism in Japanese art, with occasional mention of the decorative art of China, India, and Persia. Arranged in the format of a dictionary, the ……続きを見る

The custom of using family crests as a matter of pride on the part of the family still remains in the nations of Europe although it is being upheld by a limited number of households. In Japan it bec……続きを見る

Because so many Chinese artworks have been ravaged by time, the only way to really understand their history and significance is to turn to writings by the painters themselves or by contemporary crit……続きを見る