The Life of Animals in Japanese Art

Robert T. Singer, Masatomo Kawai, Barbara R. Ambros , Tom Hare

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Princeton University Pres
29 July 2019

Art & Architecture; History of Art & Design Styles; Animals & nature in art (still life, landscapes & seascapes); Asian history

A sweeping exploration of animals in Japanese art and culture across sixteen centuriesFew countries have devoted as much artistic energy to the depiction of animal life as Japan. Drawing upon the country's unique spiritual heritage, rich literary traditions, and currents in popular culture, Japanese artists have long expressed admiration for animals in sculpture, painting, lacquerwork, ceramics, metalwork, textiles, and woodblock prints. Real and fantastic creatures are meticulously and beautifully rendered, often with humor and whimsy. This beautiful book celebrates this diverse range of work, from ancient fifth-century clay sculpture to contemporary pieces.

The catalog is organized into themes, including the twelve animals of the Japanese zodiac; animals in Shinto and Buddhism; animals and samurai; land animals, winged creatures, and creatures of the river and sea; and animals in works of humor and parody.

Contributors address such issues as how animals are represented in Japanese folklore, myth, religion, poetry, literature, and drama; the practice of Japanese painting; and the relationship between Japanese painters and scientific study.

Featuring some 300 masterpieces from public and private collections, many published for the first time, The Life of Animals in Japanese Art is a sumptuous celebration of the connections between the natural world and visual and creative expression.

Published in association with the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DCExhibition ScheduleNational Gallery of Art, Washington, DCJune 2-August 18, 2019Los Angeles County Museum of ArtSeptember 22-December 8, 2019

Contributions by: Barbara R. Ambros, Tom Hare, Federico Marcon
Edited by: Robert T. Singer, Masatomo Kawai
Imprint: Princeton University Pres
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 305mm, Width: 229mm,
ISBN: 9780691191164
ISBN 10: 0691191166
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 29 July 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robert T. Singer is curator and head of the Department of Japanese Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. His books include Polished to Perfection: Japanese Cloisonn (c) from the Collection of Donald K. Gerber and Sueann E. Sherry and Edo: Art in Japan 1615 1868. Kawai Masatomo is director of the Chiba City Museum of Art, Japan, and honorary professor at Keio University, Tokyo. His books include Masterpieces from the Sanso Collection: Japanese Paintings Collected by Peter F. and Doris Drucker (in Japanese).