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

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.