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In this wide-ranging exploration of the creation and use of Buddhist art in Andhra Pradesh, India, Catherine Becker examines how material remains and visual experiences shape and reveal essential hu……続きを見る

In Creativity and Taoism, Chang Chung-yuan makes the elusive principle of Tao available to the western mind with objectivity, warmth, and depth of insight. It is an important contribution to the tas……続きを見る

An inspirational how-to course on Japanese woodblock printing's history and techniques, with guidance on materials and studio practices, step-by-step demonstrations, and examples of finished works b……続きを見る

No other civilization in the pre-modern world was more obsessed with creating underground burial structures than the Chinese. For at least five thousand years, from the fourth millennium BCE to the ……続きを見る

During the 1960s and early 1970s, Japanese avant-garde filmmakers intensely explored the shifting role of the image in political activism and media events. Known as the "season of politics," the era……続きを見る

Known as the “Walt Disney of Japan” it is no surprise that Tezuka Osamu is still the best-known manga creator to Western fans. Current scholarship has uncovered the profound complexity and ambiguity……続きを見る

The Garden of Perfect Brightness (Yuanming Yuan) in the western suburbs of the Qing capital, Beijing, was begun by the great Kangxi (r. 1661–1722) and expanded by his son, Yongzheng (r. 1722–1735) a……続きを見る

Chinese Religious Art is a broad survey of the origins and development of the various forms of artistic expression of Chinese religions. The study begins with an overview of ancient archaeology in o……続きを見る

Nuclear bombs and geopolitical controversy are often the first things associated with the isolated Democratic Peoples’ Republic of Korea and its volatile leader Kim Jong-il. Yet behind the secretive……続きを見る

Screen of Kings is the first book in any language to examine the cultural role of the regional aristocracy or ‘kings’ – relatives of the emperors – in Ming dynasty China (1368–1644). Through an inve……続きを見る

Exploring a wealth of images ranging from woodblock prints to oil paintings, this beautifully illustrated full-color study takes up key elements of the visual culture produced in the People's Republ……続きを見る

Focusing on the art and literary form of manga, this volume examines the intercultural exchanges that have shaped manga during the twentieth century and how manga’s culturalization is related to its……続きを見る

Katsushika Hokusai est sans doute l’artiste japonais le plus connu en Occident, et ce, depuis le milieu du XIXe siècle. Reflet de l’expression artistique d’une civilisation isolée, les œuvres de Hok……続きを見る

With 25 black-and-white illustrations. According to the biographical note: "In Raphael Petrucci, who died early in 1917, the world has lost one of the ablest and most devoted students and interprete……続きを見る

If the source of manga and anime is physically located in Japan, the temptation for many critics and scholars is to ask what aspects of Japanese culture and history gave rise to these media. This ni……続きを見る

Founded in 1997 by producer Anita Lee and journalist Andrew Sun, the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema and work from the Asian diaspora……続きを見る

The illustrated book gives historical and cultural background of Asian Art. It introduces the reader to Asian Art major styles, media, statues, buildings and artists.FEATURES:- Fully illustrated- Di……続きを見る

Master Minds: Creativity in Picasso's and Husain's Paintings (Part - 2). Creative Activity & Forms and Colors in Paintings. The e-books Part 1 to Part 5 the outcome of the Ph. D Thesis, also serve t……続きを見る

Finnish-Swedish art historian Osvald Sirén (18791966) was one of the pioneers of Chinese art scholarship in the West. This biography focuses on his four major voyages to East Asia: 1918, 192123, 192……続きを見る

In a series of 24 full-color drawings satirical cartoonist Matthew Martin captures of the essence of Modern Shunga, and updates it with witty and often unlikely cultural and artistic references. Mod……続きを見る

Ando Hiroshige is considered by many as the last of the great creative masters of the traditional Japanese woodblock print. His skill has won him worldwide fame and artistic influence, along with hi……続きを見る

A cyborg detective hunts for a malfunctioning sex doll that turns itself into a killing machine. A Heian-era Taoist slays evil spirits with magic spells from yin-yang philosophy. A young mortician c……続きを見る

El arte del Ukiyo-e es la expresión artística de una civilización aislada que, cuando se convirtió en algo accesible para Occidente, influyó de manera significativa a un gran número de artistas euro……続きを見る

After decades in which American popular culture dominated global media and markets, Japanese popular cultureーprimarily manga and anime, but also toys, card and video games, and fashionーhas explode……続きを見る

According to Wikipedia: "Edmond de Goncourt (May 26, 1822 July 16, 1896) was a French writer, critic, book publisher and the founder of the Académie Goncourt... He bequeathed his entire estate for t……続きを見る

This work covers topics related to the exercise of influence by individuals and groups within organizations. It includes an introductory group of articles dealing with the nature of influence proces……続きを見る

There are many good qualities in bamboos. Bamboo is one of the most popular subjects in traditional Chinese painting. In this book, five qualities are exhibited by ink bamboo paintings: quiet, elega……続きを見る

Art Hats in Renaissance City is an anthology of the personal reflections and aspirations of four generations in the new ecostructure in Singapore, from those who help formulate policies to that of t……続きを見る

Chinese calligraphy is normally regarded as one of the "arts" in the countries where it is practiced. The calligraphy of Chinese characters is an important and appreciated aspect of Chinese culture.……続きを見る

This collaborative book explores the artistic and aesthetic development of shojo, or girl, manga and discusses the significance of both shojo manga and the concept of shojo, or girl culture. It feat……続きを見る