{"product_id":"arts-of-japan-9781462908851","title":"Arts of Japan","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eArts of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic and informative text that explores the rich cultural heritage and history of Japanese Art.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis art history text examines the various influences that have shaped the course of Japanese art history in the fields of painting, sculpture, architecture, and handicrafts. Discussed with challenging insight are the impact of the various Indian and Chinese schools, the pervasive influence of Zen philosophy, and the many other artistic developments, giving the reader a well-rounded picture of the great significance  and contribution of Japanese art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial features of the book are sections on handicrafts and a chapter on prehistoric art. The book comes at a time when there is an awakened interest in Asian art throughout the world. In the past, due to linguistic barriers, political upheavals, and the limited number of specialists, misconceptions have been especially numerous in the field of Japanese art. \u003ci\u003eThe Arts of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e admirably corrects these misinterpretations, consolidates the results of the most recent scholarship, and in one compact volume presents an up-to-date, authoritative survey of Japanese and throughout its long history and in all its colorful diversity.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hugo Munsterberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48294871531771,"sku":"9781462908851","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_9e0cf345-f291-4113-a760-f628b796cb5b.jpg?v=1779190614","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/arts-of-japan-9781462908851","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}