First published in 2005. Art and an aesthetic sense of beauty are central to all aspects of Japanese life. This book examines beauty as an important aspect of Japanese tradition and Japanese international success. Topics include natural beauty, gardens and flowers, architecture, applied art, manners and customs and many more areas of Japanese culture.
By:
Samuel H. Professor Wainwright Jr.
Imprint: Kegan Paul
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 760g
ISBN: 9780710308771
ISBN 10: 0710308779
Pages: 322
Publication Date: 09 June 2005
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
FOREWORD, I. NATURAL BEAUTY, II. TREES, III. SMALL LIFE, IV. CULTIVATED NATURAL BEAUTY, V. FLOWERS, VI. GARDENS, VII. ARCHITECTURE, VIII. ART, IX. APPLIED ART, X. FORMALITIES, XI. MANNERS AND CUSTOMS, XII. THEATER, XIII. COSTUMES, XIV. SPORTS, XV. STREETS AND PEOPLE, XVI. ART AND LIFE