Softcover
2001 · New York, New York
by Dunn, Michael
New York, New York: Japan Society / Harry N. Abrams, 2001. Softcover. VG-. Edgewear to covers. Generally clean and tight contents. May have owner's name on first page.. Black wraps with orange illustration, gray/orange lettering. 181 pp. Profusely illustrated with 84 color plates, most full-page. Accompanied the exhibition of the same name held at the Japan Society Gallery in New York City from September 26, 2001 - January 6, 2002; Includes several essays. Examines five schools of thought in Japanese design--Ancient Times (Kodai no bi), Artless Simplicity (Soboku), Zen Austerity (Wabi), Gorgeous Splendor (Karei), and Edo Chic (Iki).
(Inventory #: 118694)