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.
Introduces the culture and art of Japan, covering painting, woodblock prints, sculpture, pottery, gardens, architecture, calligraphy, theater, and more. Includes photographs, a map, a time line, a glossary, and ideas for further research.
