Publisher's Synopsis
Artistic Japan Volume 1 is a monthly illustrated journal that showcases the arts and industries of Japan. It is written by Siegfried Bing, a renowned art dealer and publisher who was known for his promotion of Japanese art in Europe. The book is filled with beautiful illustrations of Japanese art, including woodblock prints, ceramics, lacquerware, and textiles, among others. It also features articles on various aspects of Japanese culture, such as tea ceremonies, flower arrangement, and traditional architecture. The journal provides a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and cultural heritage of Japan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.In Six Volumes. The First Western Periodical Devoted To Japanese Art, Founded By Siegfried Bing, With The Intention Of Promoting Japanese Art Products And Design Among Western Art Manufacturers, Artists, Designers And Consumers. Texts Include S. Bing's Program, Where He Presents The Objectives Of The Journal; Detailed Notes On Each Of The Plates; The Japanese As Decorators By Louis Gonse; Japanese Architecture By Victor Champier; Jewelry By L. Falize; And A Traveling Writing Set By Edmond De Goncourt.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
