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| Mingei. Japanese Folk Art.
SAINT-GILLES, AMAURY. Stock ID: 70495 Colour and black and white, 191pp, select bibliography, elegant bookplate tipped in front free endpaper, paperback covers, very good copy. Richly illustrated and comprehensive survey of the history and characteristcs of Japanese folk art (mingei). Includes chapters on painting, sculpture, ceramics, furniture, lacquer and textiles. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 70495) ... more |
AU$35.00 |
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| Crafts and Trades of Japan. With Doll-and-Flower Arrangements.
CHANDLER, BILLIE T. Stock ID: 73994 11 photographic illustrations by Shigemasa Nagai. 56pp, inscription and laid down photograph one prelim, edges yellowed, decorative silk patterned boards, plastic protective cover, small square octavo. A charming little book describing and depicting traditional crafts of Japan through doll-and-flower arrangements. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 73994) ... more |
AU$25.00 |
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Tools of the Japanese Carpenter's Trade.
SHANKAR, M.K. Stock ID: 78069 Pictorial endpapers, colour photographic illustrations, 107pp, measures 19cm x 10cm, dustjacket. The Japanese cherish the exquisite in all things. They lavish elegance and refinement not only on the products of their artistry but on the very tools that conjure them into existence. Before qualifying as a carpenter during the. Edo period, an apprentice had to make his own tools. The dedication and care that went into their creation was regarded as the measure of his skill. The Tekanaka Carpentry Tools Museum in Kobe is a treasure trove of this long and proud tradition. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 78069) ... more |
AU$34.95 |
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TrueToForm. A Celebration of the Art of the Chinese Craftsman.
PAN, LYNN. Stock ID: 58483 Colour photographic illustrations, 151pp, 16mo (10cms x 19cms), dustjacket. "Down through the centuries Chinese craftsmen have worked with clay, wood, bamboo, paper, cloth, stone and even gourd to bring humble utilitarian objects to the level of art. This recently revised edition of TrueToForm celebrates the art of the Chinese craftsman." Publisher's description. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 58483) ... more |
AU$34.95 |
| The Folk Arts of Japan.
MUNSTERBERG, HUGO. Stock ID: 50763 Map, black and white and colour photographic plates, 168pp, index, oblong octavo, hardback, decorative endpapers, attractive cloth covering boards, dustjacket patchily browned, name on lower edge of cardboard slipcase, an attractive book in good condition. A comprehensive guide and commentary on Japanese folk arts. The sparkling charm of a host of folkart creations - toys, pottery, baskets, lacquerware, farmhouses, sculpture, to name but a few - is beautifully portrayed in a wealth of illustration and descriptive commentary, covering every important phase of folk art. From Publisher's description. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 50763) ... more |
AU$30.00 |
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| Chinese Folk Art in American Collections. Early 15th through Early 20th Centuries.
TSENG YU-HO ECKE. Stock ID: 70492 Black and white illustrations, 98pp, bibliography, little worn colour paperback covers with light wear, large square octavo, internally sound and clean. This informative catalog from the exhibition of the same name focuses on the folkarts of China and displays the artistry and craftsmanship of the Chinese people. Includes sections on wooden utensils, bamboo basketry and other types of weaving, cotton fabric, lacquered leather, metalwork including silver and pewter, wooden statues and woodblock prints. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 70492) ... more |
AU$30.00 |