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(★)(´SA-0030´ es mismo libro.)(Japanese furniture has a rich heritage dating back to the seventh century. Masterful craftsmanship and aesthetic sensitivity evolved with this furniture´s long history. Yet, as with much that is Japanese, these pieces find virtue in restraint. The work is compelling yet sedate, with an understated simplicity distilled from a thousand years of knowledge and careful craftsmanship. Though the West has long acknowledged the beauty and value of these objects, the history of their making --their milieu and craftsmanship-- remain virtually unexplored. This volume, first published in 1986, fills that void. Author Kazuko Koizumi, a pioneer in the field, brings a thoroughness and warmth to the subject. A wealth of illustrated material puts the pieces in context. A historical account, laced with centuries-old drawings, traces the evolution of furniture design through the lens of Japan´s ´floor-based´ culture. With 114 color plates and over 650 figures, ´Traditional Japanese Furniture´ documents and discusses the roots of more than eighty unique furniture types, including the many variations of the beloved ´tansu´ chest that has made its way into homes and museums around the world. Like many of the objects it portrays, ´Traditional Japanese Furniture´ has found its place among collectors and enthusiasts, standing today as the definitive volume on the subject.) |
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