A Thousand Cranes
Treasures of Japanese Art
The East
Lorna Price (Edited by)
Chronicle 1987
Hardback 239 pages Illustrated 305x235mm
0877014612 | 9780877014614 |  Product code: 88076  
The Japanese crane is a symbol of goodwill and good fortune that has figured importantly in Japan's culture and art since ancient times. Here, 'a thousand cranes' is used as a metaphor for the grace and dignity that imbue 90 masterpieces drawn from the Seattle Art Museum's celebrated collection. The book describes and illustrates paintings, ceramics, lacquer ware and screens through the centuries; while accompanying essays discuss Japanese art from prehistory to the 19th century and elucidate the enduring influence of Buddhism on the culture.
 
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