HISTORY OF ART IN JAPAN

In this book the leading authority on Japanese art history tells the fascinating story of the country's exceptional cultural heritag e. Nobuo sheds light on how Japan has nurtured distinctive aesthetics, prominent artists, and movements that have achieved global in fluence and popularity. This book discusses works ranging from the Jomon period to contemporary art, from earthenware figurines in 1 3,000 BCE to manga, anime, and modern subcultures.