UNDERSTANDING FAR EASTERN ART : A Complete Guide to the Arts of China, Japan and Korea - Ceramics, Sculpture, Painting, Prints, Lacquer, Textiles and Metalwork

Hutt, Julia

ISBN 10: 0714824402 / ISBN 13: 9780714824406

Published by Phaidon Press Ltd, London, 1987

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This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in red cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Julia Hutt?s Understanding Far Eastern Art (1987) is a richly illustrated, accessible guide designed to introduce Western readers to the major artistic traditions of East Asia. There are two hundred and fifty illustrations of which fifty are in full colour. It covers the visual arts of China, Japan, and Korea, with an emphasis on understanding cultural context, materials, symbolism, and technique. The book is often praised for its clarity, breadth, and visual appeal, making it a strong entry point for collectors, students, and general readers. Ref S 2.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: UNDERSTANDING FAR EASTERN ART : A Complete Guide to the Arts of China, Japan and Korea - Ceramics, Sculpture, Painting, Prints, Lacquer, Textiles and Metalwork
• Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0714824402
• ISBN 13: 9780714824406
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

From back cover - Understanding Far Easter Art is an authoritative and profusely illustrated introduction to the unique qualities and characteristics of the art of China, Japan and Korea. It opens up the art of the East to Western eyes unaccustomed to the cultural traditions of the Orient. (Description by http-mart)