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Akbar the Great is considered one of the splendid sovereigns of the humankind, though being himself an illiterate, he was a great protector of poetry and literature. This title aim's at Akbars cultural as well as political achievements, and his profound religious spirit and open mind towards all religions he came in contact with.

This book brings together the best of Japanese graphic design in the posters that accompanied Japan from the 1964 Tokyo Olympics to the creation of the Issey Miyake logo, and from the Osaka Expo to the official poster for the Pan-Pacific Design Congress. Ken'ya Hara was born in the province of Okyama in 1958. After graduating from the Department of Design at Musashino Art University in 1981 and obtaining his M.A. in 1983, he joined the Nippon ...

A comprehensive monograph on Hiroshige, the last great master of the ukiyo-e style, with more than 400 reproductionsThis substantial volume offers a broad panorama of the hugely popular oeuvre of Hiroshige (1797-1858), the great artist of the Japanese popular school of printmaking who transmuted everyday landscapes into intimate, lyrical scenes. The text examines his life and achievements, and elucidates the special qualities that made his pri...

- A comprehensive introduction to the hugely popular Japanese school of ukiyo-e - The art of ukiyo-e (paintings of the floating world) originated in the city of Edo (1603-1867, now Tokyo) and reflects not only the contemporary passion for theatre, restaurants, teahouses and geisha, but also Japan's deep love of nature and tradition - With contributions by Western and Japanese scholars, this book provides a fascinating and scholarly study of su...

Ein maßgeblicher und all umfassender visueller Essay über die Ästhetik Japans. Das einzigartige Handbuch, das die japanische Ästhetik über die Elemente Architektur, Kunst, Kunsthandwerk, Kino und Literatur erschließt. Es erklärt die Grundlagen der japanischen Kultur, indem es die einzigartigen Qualitäten und Charakteristiken von Ukiyo-e bis Tadao Ando herausstellt.Mit über 150 teils traditionellen, teils zeitgenössischen Abbildungen.

An authoritative and wide-ranging visual essay on the aesthetics of Japan, now in a beautiful paperback edition.

An authoritative survey and wide-ranging visual essay on the aesthetics of Japan. A handbook that aids an understanding of Japanese culture through its architecture, arts, crafts, cinema and literature.

Stunning new volume on the life and work of one of the greatest Japanese printmakers. Illustrates his entire career and explores the Western influence.