1904-1988

"Noguchi was a Japanese American artist who gave the world light. But the world was not so giving in return. Growing up mixed-race, born in the United States and raised in Japan, Noguchi found himself perceived as an outsider who did not belong in either country. Unable to identify fully as either Japanese or American, he turned to his art to shape, hold, and create light--to conquer the darkness within"--Provided by publisher.

This book imagines a day in the boyhood of Japanese American artist, Isamu Noguchi, while wandering through an outdoor market, through the forest, and then by the ocean, seeing things Isamu sees through the eyes of a young artist.

Tells the story behind the creation of "Appalachian Spring, " describing Aaron Copland's composition and Martha Graham's intense choreography.

Profiles the life and work of modern Japanese ceramic artist Isamu Noguchi.

Tells the story behind the creation of "Appalachian Spring," describing Aaron Copland's composition and Martha Graham's intense choreography.

Profiles the work of Isamu Noguchi, with photographs of his sculptures, set designs, furniture, and other creations.

Examines the life and career of Isamu Noguchi, the son of an American mother and Japanese poet father who found a home in the world of art, combining the influences of his mixed heritage in sculpture, furniture, stage sets, and gardens.

Profiles the personal and professional life and career of Japanese American artist, sculptor, and landscape architect, Isamu Noguchi, focusing on his childhood in Japan, mixed heritage, and his talent for combining both Eastern and Western influence into his designs.