Traditions of Japanese Art: Selections from the Kimiko and John Powers Collectio, by John M. Rosenfield, Shujiro Shimada
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"Traditions of Japanese Art: Selections from the Kimiko and John Powers Collection" is a delightful deep dive into Japan’s artistic heritage, carefully curated by the Fogg Art Museum in 1970. This hefty 393-page catalog showcases a vast spectrum—from ancient Buddhist art and Zen ink paintings to tea ceremony ceramics and the elegant brushwork of Koetsu and Sotatsu. It also explores scholar-artists’ paintings, Zen calligraphy (zenga), and even archaeological treasures. Each thematic section blends historical insight with aesthetic appreciation, revealing how religion, society, and intellect shaped these captivating works. A treasure trove for anyone who digs art with a Zen twist."
Jacket is toned with some tatter. Book is handsome!
Fogg Art Museum
Hardcover
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"Traditions of Japanese Art: Selections from the Kimiko and John Powers Collection" is a delightful deep dive into Japan’s artistic heritage, carefully curated by the Fogg Art Museum in 1970. This hefty 393-page catalog showcases a vast spectrum—from ancient Buddhist art and Zen ink paintings to tea ceremony ceramics and the elegant brushwork of Koetsu and Sotatsu. It also explores scholar-artists’ paintings, Zen calligraphy (zenga), and even archaeological treasures. Each thematic section blends historical insight with aesthetic appreciation, revealing how religion, society, and intellect shaped these captivating works. A treasure trove for anyone who digs art with a Zen twist."
Jacket is toned with some tatter. Book is handsome!
Fogg Art Museum
Hardcover
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