This catalogue provides a historical overview of the development of Japanese art, illustrating and illuminating some two hundred works from the Protoliterate Era (ca. 10,000 B.C.) through the Edo period (1625-1868).
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Accompanying an exhibition of masterpieces from the Mary Griggs Burke collection, the largest and most encompassing private collection of Japanese art outside of Japan, this exhibition catalog showcases the finest works of the collection, dating from the proto-literate era (ca. 10,500 B.C.E.-ca. 300 B.C.E.) through the Edo period (1615-1868). Murase, a Columbia University professor and research curator at the Metropolitan Museum, advised Burke in her nearly four decades of collecting activities. Following a chronological organization, he explores and demonstrates the impact of Buddhism and Chinese literati painting on the formation of the Japanese artistic tradition. Extravagantly illustratedDmore than two thirds of the nearly 450 illustrations in colorDand supported by a glossary are a list of selected readings, this book lives up to Metropolitan Museum standard. This handsome volume will be a delightful addition to large art collections in academic and public libraries.DLucia S. Chen, NYPL
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Bridge of Dreams: visually stunning, superbly researched,
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This review is from: Bridge of Dreams : The Mary Griggs Burke Collection of Japanese Art (Hardcover)
"Bridge of Dreams" combines two formidable strengths, the visual appeal of the stunning Mary Griggs Burke Collection of Japanese art and the meticulous, distinguished scholarship of Miyeko Murase, who edited this catalogue for a Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition. With objects drawn from the prehistoric period to the nineteenth century and representing every major art medium, the book serves as an excellent survey of Japanese art through the ages. The catalogue describes in satisfying detail each of the 168 objects pictured and provides as well short background essays on different genres of Japanese art. The prose is always accessible and precise, meeting the needs of both beginning art history students and the most demanding of specialists. The book concludes with an excellent glossary, list of suggested readings on Japanese art, and carefully prepared index.
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