[PDF.25fw] Trades and Crafts of Old Japan: Leaves from a Contemporary Album

This very rare series of Japanese paintings depicts everyday artisans in feudal Japan. Extensive commentary provides insight into the historical and cultural context of the scenes.

More than three centuries ago, not long after Japan had entered the period of seclusion decreed by her Tokugawa rulers, an unknown artist, or perhaps a group of artists, painted a series of pictures for an album portraying contemporary trades and crafts. In creating the sce...

You can specify the type of files you want, for your device.Trades and Crafts of Old Japan: Leaves from a Contemporary Album   |  Eric A. Kaemmerer. A good, fresh read, highly recommended.

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