The Traditional Arts of Japan; A Complete Illustrated Guide

New York: Bonanza Books, 1964. Presumed first printing this publisher. [Published by arrangement with Doubleday & Co., Inc.]. Hardcover. Good/Good. Format is approximately 8.75 inches by 11.25 inches. 351, [1] pages. With 435 Illustrations (Photographs, some in color, and drawings). Chronological Outline. Table of Provinces and Prefectures. Bibliography. Index. Illustrated dust jacket. DJ has some wear, soiling, tears and chips. Some endpaper discoloration. Among the topics covered are: Painting, Prints, Masks, Metalwork, Arms, Armor, Swords, Decoration, Shinto, Buddhist, Architecture, Landscape, Gardening, Floral, Tea Ceremony, Incense, Pottery, Porcelain, Lacquer, Netsuke, Yatate, Hiuchi-Buruko, Textiles, Costume, Dolls, Fans, Cloisonne, Shosoin, Ainu, and Folk Art. Here for the first time is a book that compasses all the arts, crafts, and ceremonies of Japan, giving fundamental information and a clear, descriptive picture of every category for the interested layman, the expert, and the connoisseur. In 170,000 words of readable narrative, and with 369 black-and-white photographs, 26 color reproductions, and 40 line drawings, The Traditional Arts of Japan shows the steps by which the Japanese artists and artisans created their works, both utilitarian and decorative. Supplemented by an introduction to the cultural heritage of Japan, a chronological outline of Japanese history, a table of historical periods, maps of provinces and prefectures, and a complete index, the text is an indispensable guide to the identification and appreciation of Japanese works of art and craft, and to the thinking, symbolism, and technical processes behind them.