Picture 1 of 1

Ideals of the East: The Spirit of Japanese Art by Kakuzo Okakura (Paperback, 2007)

superbookdeals (80795)

96.3% positive Feedback

Price:

£16.91

Free postage

Estimated delivery Wed, 4 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun

Returns:

30 days return. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay delivery label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.

Condition:

New

Ideals of the East : The Spirit of Japanese Art, Paperback by Okakura, Kakuzo, ISBN 1602060738, ISBN-13 9781602060739, Brand New, Free P&P in the UK

About this product

Product Information

This classic primer on Japanese art and esthetics-written by a cofounder of the Tokyo Fine Art School and one of the great 19th-century experts on Asian art and archaeology-approaches the subject from a philosphical perspective, exploring the spirit and the spirituality behind the notable eras of Asian music, painting, architecture, textiles, and other realms of artistic expression. Why did the Japanese character refuse to embrace abstract art? How did religious frenzy in the Middle Ages influence live entertainment? How does Zen impact the soul of an artist? Beautifully written and highly informative, this 1883 volume will enchant and enlighten lovers of Japanese art. Japanese scholar and writer KAKUZO OKAKURA (1863-1913) helped spread interest in Asian art and culture to the Western world. He is also the author of The Book of Tea (1906).