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An Exhibit
in Archives and Special Collections,
A. M. Bracken Library, Ball State University,
January 13-March 17, 2000.
This web
page provides an overview of the exhibit with images of select items that
represent the type of material on display. For more information,
call 765-285-5078 or e-mail JStraw@bsu.edu
(detail from Item 10)
(detail from Item 10)
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Introduction
The history of Japanese art is characterized by extended periods of
isolation punctuated by sporadic influences from its neighbors. The
Japanese were able to successfully assimilate those elements of foreign
artistic traditions that suited their taste.
The opening of Japan to the West in the mid 19th century began a period
of artistic exchange between Japan and the West. The influence of
Japan can be seen in Japanese style decorative arts in the west as well
as in 20th century architecture.
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Painting has always been the primary form of artistic expression in
Japan. The Japanese also excelled in the areas of printmaking, ceramics,
textiles, painting, flower arrangement, calligraphy, and lacquer production.
This exhibit draws on books in traditional and artistic formats that
illustrate the rich and varied traditions of Japanese art.
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(detail from Item 10)
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Books Included in the
Exhibit
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1. _____. Kyodo gangushu: haru.(Osaka: Kyodo no Hikari-sha, Showa 10 [1935])
2. _____. The traditional crafts of Japan. (Tokyo, Japan: Diamond, Inc., c1992).
3. Ando, Hiroshige. Hiroshige, a Shoal of Fishes. (New York : Metropolitan Museum of Art: Viking Press, 1980)
4. Kanzaka, Sekka. A Flight of Butterflies. (New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1979)
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5. Chiba, Reiko. Japanese Screens in Miniature; Six Masterpieces of the Momoyama Period.(Rutland, Vt., C. E. Tuttle Co., 1960).
6. Yashiro, Yukio. Art Treasures of Japan. (Tokyo: Society for International Cultural Relations, 1960).
7. Sesshu. Long Scroll; A Zen Landscape Journey. (Tokyo: Rutland, Vt., C. E. Tuttle [1959]).
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8. _____. Oriental ceramics: the world's great collections. (Tokyo: Kodansha, 1976-1978)
9. _____. Textile designs of Japan. (Tokyo ; New York: Kodansha International, 1980).
10. Audsley, George Ashdown. Gems of Japanese art and handicraft. (London: S. Low, Marston & Co., Ltd. 1913).
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11. Oshikawa, Josui. Manual of Japanese Flower Arrangement. (Tokyo, Japan: Nippon Bunka Renmei, c1936)
12. Tsujii, Koshu. Japanese Orthodox Flower Arrangement: Misho-go-ryu and Saga-ryu Schools.(New York: Yamanaka & Co., 1938).
13. Murakami, Kasuke. Select Flower Arrangements of Moribana & Heikwa. (New York: Yamanaka, 1936)
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Exhibit created by Lori Cox
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