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Literally meaning "pictures of the floating world," ukiyo-e refers to the famous Japanese woodblock print genre that originated in the 17th century and is practically synonymous with the Western world's visual characterization of Japan. Because they... [ More...]
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One of the last great names in the Japanese ukiyo-e style, Kuniyoshi was an undisputed master of the warrior woodblock print — and these 18th-century illustrations represent the pinnacle of his craft. One hundred full-color portraits of renowned... [ More...]
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This unabridged reprint of rare classic reviews the origins and development of basic forms and methods of constructing Chinese domestic furnishings — from the selection of wood to its processing, cutting, joining, ornamentation, and final polishing.... [ More...]
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AcknowledgmentsNote on Transliteration and RubricNote on Dates and CalendarsAbbreviationsGenealogy of the Mughal FamilyMapsIntroductionPt. 1: The Political Agenda: The Early Mughal EraCh. 1: Mughal Exercise of Power in the Creation of Texts: Communication... [ More...]
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This is the first anthology ever devoted to early modern Japanese literature, spanning the period from 1600 to 1900, known variously as the Edo or the Tokugawa, one of the most creative epochs of Japanese culture. This anthology, which will be of vital... [ More...]
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A great and early civilization arose on the subcontinent of South Asia that in time spread northward to the Himalayan region and eastward to Southeast Asia, a vast area including Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Myanmar. This... [ More...]
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The history, culture, and aesthetics of the Momoyama period are explored by analyzing and reproducing masterpieces of artists in many media: paintings (including many superb screen paintings), sculpture, calligraphy, tea ceremony utensils, lacquerware,... [ More...]
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