Japanese Art History Genealogy of Masterpieces from Jomon to Modern Japan

by Hidemichi Tanaka

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Japanese Art History Genealogy of Masterpieces from Jomon to Modern Japan Key Features ✔ Discover the comprehensive and authoritative overview of Japanese art history with "Japanese Art History: Genealogy of Masterpieces from Jomon to Modern Japan," published by Kodansha Academic Bunko. This richly illustrated paperback explores over 500 masterpieces spanning from ancient Jomon times to contemporary Japan, emphasizing the universal human values expressed through Japanese art. The book critically examines stylistic developments across different eras, highlighting the works of renowned artists such as Sesshū, Kano Eitoku, Hokusai, Hiroshige, Tōshūsai Sharaku, and many others, illustrating how Japanese art transcends ethnic and religious boundaries to embody universal human themes. ✔ This scholarly yet accessible volume offers a chronological journey through Japan’s artistic evolution, from primitive Jomon art, through the classical Heian and Kamakura periods, to the vibrant Edo era and modern times. It discusses stylistic movements such as Alcaïsme, Classicism, Mannerism, Baroque, Romanticism, Japonism, and contemporary art, providing detailed analysis of key works and artistic trends. The author, Professor Hidemi Tanaka, a distinguished expert in art history, emphasizes the importance of universal values like idealism, humanism, and rhythmic vitality ("ki-in shōdō") in understanding Japanese art’s global significance. ✔ This book is an essential resource for anyone interested

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