Japanese Art and Design |
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| Editor:
| Earle, Joe |
| Author:
| Earle, Joe
Faulkner, Rupert
Thomas, Ian |
| Introduction by:
| Irvine, Gregory
Irvine, Greg |
| Contribution by:
| Victoria and Albert Museum Staff, |
| ISBN: | 978-1-85177-562-0 |
| Publication Date: | May 2009 |
| Publisher: | V&A Publishing
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $39.95 |
Book Description:
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The V&A's greatest treasures from the Toshiba Gallery of Japanese Art shine in this newly updated overview of Japanese art from the last four centuries. These superb holdings, acquired over a period of 150 years, started with the international exhibitions of the second half of the nineteenth century and have grown to include exciting contemporary work by leading artists. The result is an unrivalled collection of Japan's achievements in art and design, with a particular emphasis on...
More DescriptionThe V&A's greatest treasures from the Toshiba Gallery of Japanese Art shine in this newly updated overview of Japanese art from the last four centuries. These superb holdings, acquired over a period of 150 years, started with the international exhibitions of the second half of the nineteenth century and have grown to include exciting contemporary work by leading artists. The result is an unrivalled collection of Japan's achievements in art and design, with a particular emphasis on ceramics, lacquer, textiles, prints and metalwork.