Japanese Design: An Illustrated Guide to Art, Architecture and Aesthetics in Japan

Graham's book is a compact, jewel-like resource for understanding the sources, evolution, impact, and value of Japanese aesthetics and design principles in the modern world. It offers stunning visual examples and detailed discussions of the objects, aesthetics, philosophy, and cultural significance of Japanese design, and explores the influence of Westerners on its interpretation. With over 200 stunning color photos, the book is a great resource for professional designers, art students, museum geeks, and Japanophiles.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 160 pages
\n Publication date: 03 August 2021
\n Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
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Graham has created a concise and exquisite guide for those who wish to comprehend the origins, development, effects, and worth of Japanese aesthetics and design principles in our contemporary world. — Dr. Jane Schall, Sanders Sosland Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

This exquisitely illustrated handbook presents captivating visual illustrations and in-depth examinations of the artifacts, aesthetics, philosophy, and cultural importance of Japanese design. Asian art expert Dr. Patricia Graham assists readers in navigating the various aspects of Japanese art and design that we have all come to appreciate, such as silk kimonos, meticulously raked garden paths, or modern snack food packaging. From the ten key characteristics of Japanese design to the Shinto and Buddhist influences on its aesthetics, this book serves as an excellent resource for understanding the different styles and their evolution.

Another intriguing and less explored aspect of Japanese design is its influence on and interpretation by Westerners. From Frank Lloyd Wright to Lafcadio Hearn, artists, scientists, designers, journalists, and philosophers were inspired by Japan's arts and crafts in the 19th century. This often romanticized version of Japanese design, viewed through a Western cultural lens, continues to influence our perception of it to this day. Graham unravels the sincere but sometimes misguided interpretations of concepts like wabi sabi and shibui.

With over 200 stunning color photographs, this detailed guide appeals to a wide range of individuals, including professional designers, art students, museum enthusiasts, and Japanophiles.

\n Weight: 664g\n
Dimension: 192 x 254 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9784805316481\n \n