An exploration of the history of manga that considers the influence of political, social, and economic forces on the art form and includes over four hundred illustrations.
A comprehensive survey of Japanese art from ancient to medieval times that examines developments in every field of Japanese fine arts and many types of decorative and folk arts.
Provides introductions to forty significant Japanese artists active since World War II, including painters, sculptors, photographers, and performance artists, and features reproductions of their work.
Text and illustrations explore Japanese avant-garde art as presented in various styles representing a break from traditional or Western influenced forms of expression.
Provides an introduction to the Japanese city of Edo in the early nineteenth-century, and the life and work of artist Hokusai, through the illustrated story of Kiku and Yoshi, two children who go to visit with their grandfather.
Surveys the arts of Japan from the prehistoric period through the late twentieth century and discusses how it has been influenced by changes in Japan's culture.