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Japanese Bamboo Basket Reference Book
This is the first book in English to examine bamboo baskets as modern sculptural masterpieces …
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Japanese Bamboo Basket Reference Book
This is the first book in English to examine bamboo baskets as modern sculptural masterpieces as well as chronicle the development of Japanese flower-arranging baskets from utilitarian containers through their subsequent transformation into art. Surveying 19th and 20th century baskets of Japan, their place in history and the elevation of bamboo craft to an art form. It features more than 250 illustrations of selections from the largest known collection of Japanese flower baskets. Filled with new information and superlative works of art. A large oversize book in cloth slipcase, 393 pages lavishly illustrated throughout.
14.2 x 11.5 x 1.5 inches
Surveys nineteenth- and twentieth-century baskets of Japan, their place in history, and the elevation of bamboo craft work to an art form. It features more than 250 illustrations of selections from the largest known collection of Japanese flower baskets. This is the first book in Engilsh to examine bamboo baskets as modern sculptural masterpieces as well as chronicle the development of Japanese flower-arranging baskets from utilitarian containers through their subsequent transformation into art. ... Filled with new information and superlative works of art. It will be treasured by anyone who has known the joy of holding a rough-woven basket or admired the delicate tracery of bamboo strips in a contemporary work of bamboo art." With essays by Lloyd Cotsen, Janet Koplos, Patricia J. Graham, Hiroko Johnson, and Moroyama Masanori. Includes Kansai, Kanto, Kyushu, and Shikoku. Also adds artists' bios and bamboo craft techniques. Simply magnificent.
Makes a good reference book and coffee table accessory for the collector
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- Dimensions
- 15ʺW × 12ʺD × 2ʺH
- Period
- 1990s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Excellent condition. Purchase includes original slipcase. Clean pages Binding in tact Refer photos for details Excellent condition. Purchase includes original slipcase. Clean pages Binding in tact Refer photos for details less
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