Japanese Painting in the Literati Style (First English Edition)
New York / Tokyo: Weatherhill/Heibonsha, 1974. First English Edition. Hardcover. Artists who created the literati paining during the 18th and 18th century took their inspiration from Chinese painters and created a new and distinctive form of art. The work is characterized by poetic sentiment, a somewhat impressionistic technique and a love of nature and man. Generously illustrated with 31 reproductions in full color and 155 in black and white. The accompanying text presents a clear understanding of the artwork displayed. 190 pp.
CONDITION: Hardbound lavender and teal graphic boards entitled on spine. Soundly bound with gold endpapers. Dust jacket cover art is detail from "Night Fishing" by Yosa Buson on front; detail from "Sunny Morning at Uji" by Aoki Mokubei on rear. Full refund if not satisfied. Like New / Like New.
Item #080162
Price: $40.00