Oriental art books

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With many illustrations and diagrams, Images of Thought provides easy to follow ways in which to read Indian, Persian...  Read More >>

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The complexity and confusion of styles and intentions are true characters of modern Chinese art. This book explores...  Read More >>

Artist Masao Okabe specializes in the frottage technique--a process in which an image is produced by rubbing a pencil...  Read More >>

Offers a look at some of the key works in the Wan-go H C Weng Collection of Chinese painting and calligraphy. This...  Read More >>

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The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture is the most comprehensive reference work in this complex...  Read More >>

Shan-Yi visits China, the land of her ancestors, for the first time.  Read More >>

"A vibrant, beautifully illustrated guide, China: Museums will help visitors discover the scope and splendor of...  Read More >>

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Kuo addresses questions of canon, value, historiographical interest, and large-scale historical structures as they...  Read More >>

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Helps introduce English-speaking audiences to Vietnam's amazing body of artwork, ranging from the first millennium...  Read More >>

Every year, the coastal cities of Taiwan and Southern China witness colorful parades and processions in honor of...  Read More >>

This visually stunning portfolio depicting 117 noble samurai in full regalia, brandishing swords and other weaponry,...  Read More >>

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Offers an overview of various forms of Chinese art and provides the keys to understanding contemporary art in China....  Read More >>

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Offering an overview of Japanese art, this work presents a collection of Japan's achievements in art and design,...  Read More >>

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Visual Genesis of Japanese National Identity offers an entirely new perspective on the concept of constructing nation-states....  Read More >>

This beautifully illustrated volume presents Japanese paintings, textiles, and traditional crafts which feature...  Read More >>

"The author, an artist, illustrates the Literati style of painting that seeks to capture the chi, or essence, of...  Read More >>

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