Beauty In Japan / Edition 1

by Samuel H. Wainwright

Overview

First published in 2005. Art and an aesthetic sense of beauty are central to all aspects of Japanese life. This book examines beauty as an important aspect of Japanese tradition and Japanese international success. Topics include natural beauty, gardens and flowers, architecture, applied art, manners and customs and many more areas of Japanese culture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780710308771
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/09/2005
Series:	Japan Library
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	322
Sales rank:	652,930
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

FOREWORD, I. NATURAL BEAUTY, II. TREES, III. SMALL LIFE, IV. CULTIVATED NATURAL BEAUTY, V. FLOWERS, VI. GARDENS, VII. ARCHITECTURE, VIII. ART, IX. APPLIED ART, X. FORMALITIES, XI. MANNERS AND CUSTOMS, XII. THEATER, XIII. COSTUMES, XIV. SPORTS, XV. STREETS AND PEOPLE, XVI. ART AND LIFE