Oriental art books

Challenging the Western view of idols as objects of worship, this book explores the role that male idols play in...  Read More >>

Capture Japan investigates the formation of visual tropes and how these have contributed to perceptions of Japan...  Read More >>

This first English book about Ho Kan, a pioneering Chinese artist who lived in Milan from 1964 to 2014, features...  Read More >>

The pursuit of antiquity was important for scholarly artists in constructing their knowledge of history and cultural...  Read More >>

Each of those chapters gives a detailed account of a particular, socio-culturally informed, approach to the making...  Read More >>

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"As one of the most influential contemporary Chinese ink artists, Lan Zhenghui has established a cornerstone for...  Read More >>

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A unique meditation on artistic symmetry and contrast. COUPLET PAIR REBUS explores the principle of cause and effect...  Read More >>

A fascinating look at modern Chinese and Mexican art, cultural exchanges in modern China, and the interaction of...  Read More >>

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Richly illustrated, this is the first study in English to explore the longevity of Orientalist art in Spain over...  Read More >>

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This book presents tattoos in Japan with all their astounding richness and sophistication. The history of this unique...  Read More >>

In this book, the beauty and design of Japanese tattoos are explored through ukiyo-e prints and explained in detailed...  Read More >>

Art Frontier is an international art journal focusing on academic developments at the frontiers of art which is...  Read More >>

In the late Edo period, landscapes were undergoing major changes. Many world-famous ukiyo-e painters were active...  Read More >>

Viewing Osaka through the series 100 Famous Views of Naniwa (Osaka) is over a format by Hiroshige with his series...  Read More >>

The book brings a new approach to see the art history of Hong Kong as a historical mediator and offers alternative...  Read More >>

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The Calligraphy Meets Philosophy series aims to foster a correct understanding of traditional Chinese calligraphy...  Read More >>

"Dive with me into the colorful and diverse world of Japanese pop culture that inspires millions of people around...  Read More >>

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The book makes a critical assessment of American art theorist Ernest F. Fenollosa’s work in Meiji Japan and offers...  Read More >>

Explora la tierra de sol naciente y descubre por qué la cultura japonesa es única Déjate seducir por la belleza...  Read More >>