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()(LSA-0152L es mismo libro.)(Japanese furniture has a rich heritage dating back to the seventh century. Masterful craftsmanship and aesthetic sensitivity evolved with this furnitureLs 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 JapanLs Lfloor-basedL culture. With 114 color plates and over 650 figures, LTraditional Japanese FurnitureL documents and discusses the roots of more than eighty unique furniture types, including the many variations of the beloved LtansuL chest that has made its way into homes and museums around the world. Like many of the objects it portrays, LTraditional Japanese FurnitureL has found its place among collectors and enthusiasts, standing today as the definitive volume on the subject.) |