Family Crests of Japan

Stone Bridge Press

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English

Stone Bridge
12 June 2007

Reference works; History; Genealogy, heraldry, names & honours

Bold, iconic designs have been used to symbolize family names in Japan from the time of the court nobles in the twelfth century. The sense of “family” has changed in modern Japan, but the crests’ high-contrast motifs and simple geometries are right at home in our logo-emblazoned age, even as the designs express old cultural interests and ideals: cherry blossoms, well buckets, floating clouds. This book contains over 850 family crests (kamon) with descriptions, cultural backgrounds, and a selection of photographs showing how crests are used on banners, signs, and buildings. Of special interest to graphic designers, quilt-makers, and illustrators.

Edited by: Stone Bridge Press
Imprint: Stone Bridge
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 200mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 283g
ISBN: 9781933330303
ISBN 10: 1933330309
Pages: 156
Publication Date: 12 June 2007
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Family Crests of Japan

"""Family Crests of Japan, is a comprehensive presentation on a subject that reveals much about Japanese values, but few people give much thought to. Both a guide and art catalog, the book helpfully groups kamon (family crests) into easily understandable categories."" --The Japan Times"