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Japanese Woodblock Print Workshop A Vollmer 9780770434816
RRP: $54.58$37.76An increasingly popular yet age-old art form, Japanese woodblock printing (mokuhanga) is embraced for its non-toxic character, use of handmade materials, and easy integration with other printmaking techniques. In this comprehensive guide, artist and... -
Cave Temples of Mogao at Dunhuang Roderick Whitfield 9781606064450
RRP: $54.60$46.41This book offers a revised and expanded look at a world-renowned artistic treasure and its conversation. The Mogao grottoes in China, situated near the town of Dunhuang on the fabled Silk Road, constitute one of the world's most significant sites of... -
How to Read Chinese Paintings by Maxwell K. Hearn 9780300141870
RRP: $41.90$37.67The Chinese often use the expression du hua, "to read a painting," in connection with their study and appreciation of such works. This volume closely "reads" thirty-six masterpieces of Chinese painting from the encyclopedic collection of The Metropolitan... -
Japanese No Masks: With 300 Illustrations of Authentic Historical Examples by Friedrich Perzynski 9780486440149
RRP: $25.18$15.94Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486440149Author Friedrich PerzynskiFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)... -
Arms and Armour Of India, Nepal & Sri Lanka:: Types, Decoration and Symbolism Ravinder Reddy 9781898113850
RRP: $94.50$64.79An introduction and overview to the arms and armor of the Indian region. The book is designed for easy use with pull out details from objects and timelines, maps and explanations of design details. Arms & Armour Of India, Nepal & Sri Lanka is a very... -
Contemporary Chinese Art: A History: 1970s-2000s by Wu Hung
RRP: $126.00$86.00In this first systematic introduction to contemporary Chinese art, Wu Hung provides an accessible, focused and much-needed narrative of the development of Chinese art across all media from the 1970s to the 2000s. From its underground genesis during the... -
Existence by David Hinton
RRP: $37.78$25.70Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611803389Author David HintonFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams)... -
The Body Incantatory: Spells and the Ritual Imagination in Medieval Chinese Buddhism by Paul Copp 9780231162715
RRP: $58.80$45.78Whether chanted as devotional prayers, intoned against the dangers of the wilds, or invoked to heal the sick and bring ease to the dead, incantations were pervasive features of Buddhist practice in late medieval China (600-1000 C.E.). Material... -
Birds and Flowers of Kono Bairei: An Album of Japanese Woodblock Prints by Kono Bairei 9780486470504
RRP: $48.28$32.61Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486470504Author Kono BaireiFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 639gDimensions(mm)... -
Pilgrimage and Politics in Colonial Bengal: The Myth of the Goddess Sati by Imma Ramos 9781032476933
RRP: $79.78$70.10From the late nineteenth century onwards the concept of Mother India assumed political significance in colonial Bengal. Reacting against British rule, Bengali writers and artists gendered the nation in literature and visual culture in order to inspire... -
The Geometries of Afro Asia: Art beyond Solidarity by Joan Kee
RRP: $63.00$49.75A groundbreaking method for writing art history, using the language of geometry. How do we embark on a history of art from the assumption of a global majority, outside of essentializing categories like race or hollow proclamations of solidarity? With... -
101 Great Samurai Prints by Utagawa Kuniyoshi 9780486465234
RRP: $40.93$26.38Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486465234Author Utagawa KuniyoshiFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)... -
Heart Of The Brush: The Splendor of East Asian Calligraphy by Kazuaki Tanahashi
RRP: $75.60$46.45Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611801347Author Kazuaki TanahashiFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams)... -
Shunga + Bijinga: The Art of Japan Bob Bentley 9780957627550
RRP: $41.90$35.41Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780957627550Author Bob BentleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Kahboom LtdPublisher Kahboom Ltd -
Japan Journeys: Famous Woodblock Prints of Cultural Sights in Japan Andreas Marks 9784805313107
RRP: $37.78$26.33Presenting classic Japanese woodblock prints, Japan Journeys offers a unique perspective on the country's most famous travel destinations.This stunning art book gathers together approximately two hundred Japanese woodblock prints depicting scenic spots... -
How to Read Buddhist Art Kurt A. Behrendt 9781588396730
RRP: $41.90$36.41An indispensable introduction to the evolution of Buddhist imagery from its origins in India through its spread to China, Japan, and South Asia For more than 2,000 years, sublime works of art have been created to embody essential aspects of Buddhist... -
Hokusai's Great Wave Timothy Clark 9780714124674
RRP: $12.60$9.24'The Great Wave' is a colour woodblock print designed by Japanese artist Hokusai in around 1830. The print, of which numerous multiples were made, shows a monster of a wave rearing up and about to come crashing down on three fishing boats and their crews... -
Lee Ufan by Sam Bardaouil 9788836656448
RRP: $39.90$27.62The volume provides an insight into the work of the Korean artist Lee Ufan (born 1936, lives and works in Kamakura, Japan and Paris), one of the most important representatives of the Mono-ha school in Japan and the Dansaekhwa movement in Korea, which... -
Sumi-e: The Art of Japanese Ink Painting Shozo Sato 9784805310960
RRP: $73.48$49.20In this Japanese ink painting book renowned Japanese master Shozo Sato offers his own personal teaching on the beautiful art of sumi-e painting.Sumi-e: The Art of Japanese Ink Painting provides step-by-step, photo-by-photo instructions to guide learners... -
Chinese Ceramics: Highlights of the Sir Percival David Collection Regina Krahl 9780714124544
RRP: $31.48$20.58Sir Percival David made one of the finest collections of Chinese ceramics outside Asia. It includes many items of imperial quality, with beautiful examples of extremely rare Ru and guan wares as well as the famous David vases. Their inscriptions date to... -
The Art of Chinese Brush Painting by Maggie Cross
RRP: $47.25$39.42Chinese brush painting is an ancient art, steeped in history, symbolism and ritual, and closely linked to Chinese calligraphy. This beautifully illustrated book takes you on a journey through the history, techniques and materials that will enable you to... -
Three Thousand Years of Chinese Painting by Richard M. Barnhart 9780300094473
RRP: $94.50$82.38From Neolithic painted petroglyphs, early paintings on silk, and landscapes by twelfth-century literati to the traditional handscrolls being produced today, Chinese painting has always had the power to enthrall. This magnificent book, written by a team... -
The Tale of Genji: A Visual Companion by Melissa McCormick 9780691172682
RRP: $88.20$71.48An illustrated guide to one of the most enduring masterworks of world literatureWritten in the eleventh century by the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu, The Tale of Genji is a masterpiece of prose and poetry that is widely considered the world's... -
The Rise of Islamic Calligraphy by Alain George
RRP: $73.50$49.20The birth of Qur'anic calligraphy was a major event in the early history of Islam. In a few decades, it raised the Arabs and their language from the remote fringes of the civilised world to its very heart. Alain George brings together manuscript, mosaic,... -
Ukiyo-e: The Art of the Japanese Print Frederick Harris 9784805310984
RRP: $62.98$42.84The art of Japanese woodblock printing, known as ukiyo-e ("pictures of the floating world"), reflects the rich history and way of life in Japan hundreds of years ago. Ukiyo-e: The Art of the Japanese Print takes a thematic approach to this iconic... -
Drawing With A Brush: Eastern Inspiration for the Western Artist by Christine Forbes 9780719841613
RRP: $27.28$23.12Draw nature your own, unique way inspired by East Asian artistic traditions. This practical book introduces the art of brush drawing to complete beginners. It explains how to recreate the serene beauty of the natural world, including the Four Noble... -
Sketching from the Imagination: Anime by Publishing 3dtotal 9781912843237 [USED COPY]
RRP: $46.18$17.43Enter the vivid world of manga and anime art, with its unique aesthetic and unmistakably rendered characters. The latest in the popular Sketching from the Imagination series, Anime captures the work of 50 artists as they put their own spin on this... -
Sketching from the Imagination: Anime by Publishing 3dtotal
RRP: $46.18$34.84Enter the vivid world of manga and anime art, with its unique aesthetic and unmistakably rendered characters. The latest in the popular Sketching from the Imagination series, Anime captures the work of 50 artists as they put their own spin on this... -
Much Maligned Monsters: History of European Reactions to Indian Art by Partha Mitter
RRP: $58.80$58.36In this fascinating study, Partha Mitter traces the history of European reactions to Indian art, from the earliest encounters of explorers with the exotic. East to the more sophisticated but still incomplete appreciations of the early twentieth century... -
The Spirit of Indian Painting: Close Encounters with 101 Great Works 1100 -1900 by B.N. Goswamy
RRP: $73.50$50.46In this magnificent, lavishly illustrated book, renowned art historian B. N. Goswamy opens readers' eyes to the wonders of Indian painting, and shows them new ways of seeing art. An illuminating introductory essay, 'A Layered World', explains the themes... -
The Gardens of Suzhou by Ron Henderson 9780812222142
RRP: $58.78$50.69Suzhou, near Shanghai, is among the great garden cities of the world. The city's masterpieces of classical Chinese garden design, built from the eleventh through the nineteenth centuries, attract thousands of visitors each year and continue to influence... -
The Riddles of Ukiyo-e: Women and Men in Japanese Prints Chris Uhlenbeck 9789493039902
RRP: $84.00$54.92Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789493039902Author Chris UhlenbeckFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint LudionPublisher LudionWeight(grams) 1680g -
Buddhist Art of Tibet: In Milarepa's Footsteps, Symbolism and Spirituality Etienne Bock 9782080280947
RRP: $84.00$54.92Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782080280947Author Etienne BockFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint FlammarionPublisher Editions FlammarionWeight(grams) 1680g -
Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China by Li Jian
RRP: $73.50$64.20A richly illustrated book featuring recent revelations about China's first emperor, Ying Zheng, and his famous burial site containing an army of life-size terracotta soldiers and other artifacts First discovered by a farmer in 1974, the burial site of... -
Poetry and Painting in Song China: The Subtle Art of Dissent by Alfreda Murck
RRP: $62.90$51.79Throughout the history of imperial China, the educated elite used various means to criticize government policies and actions. During the Song dynasty (960-1278), some members of this elite found an elegant and subtle means of dissent: landscape painting... -
Chinese Art: Close-Up Carol Michaelson 9780714124797
RRP: $27.28$18.90Beautifully illustrated with an array of Chinese art, this book offers a closer look at the rich variety of styles, decoration, motifs and patterns - and the sheer craftsmanship - of Chinese culture. The book is arranged thematically and opens by taking... -
Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization by Heinrich Robert Zimmer 9780691176048
RRP: $33.58$25.12A landmark work that demystifies the rich tradition of Indian art, Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization analyzes key motifs found in legend, myth, and folklore taken directly from the Sanskrit. It provides a comprehensive introduction to... -
Hidden Heritage: Rediscovering Britain's Lost Love of the Orient by Fatima Manji
RRP: $23.08$16.32A fresh perspective on British history from award-winning broadcaster Fatima ManjiWhy was there a Turkish mosque adorning Britain's most famous botanic garden in the eighteenth century? How did a pair of Persian-inscribed cannon end up in rural Wales?... -
Indian Art: Close-Up A.L. Dallapiccola 9780714124865
RRP: $27.28$18.06Now available in paperback, this is the latest title in a successful series of strikingly designed, collectable books offering a closer look at the rich variety of styles, decoration, motifs and patterns - and the sheer craftsmanship - of world cultures... -
The Face of the Buddha by William Empson 9780199659678
RRP: $103.93$89.29Taking up a teaching appointment in Tokyo in 1931, the English poet and literary critic William Empson found himself captivated by the Buddhist sculptures of ancient Japan, and spent the years that followed in search of similar examples all over Korea,...