This detailed survey examines how Japanese architecture, sculpture, scroll painting, drawing, printmaking and calligraphy reflects developments in religion and politics, from the advent of Zen to the opening of Japan to the West.
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Art Arts, Music & Photography Asia Civilization & Culture History History & Criticism Japan WorldIn The Art and Culture of Japan, the author describes the greater aspects of Japanese past and present art and culture. He touches on a wide array of cultural diffences and even explores the art of rock gardens. In this book, there is enough information on gardening to fulfill my horticultural needs and wants. He lividly descibes the samuri and their code of honor, while offering a view on the way that the Shinto religion...
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