Japan: Its Architecture, Art, and Art Manufactures - Cambridge Library Collection - East and South-East Asian History

Marc Notes: Originally published: London: Kegan Paul, 2001.; As a guest of the Japanese, Christopher Dresser was allowed to visit many sacred edifices, some of which had never been visited by Europeans before. His illustrated daily record depicts Japanese art and architecture from the 1880s. Brief Description: An exquisitely illustrated 1882 introduction to Japanese architecture and decorative arts, by a leading British expert on the country's art. Table of Contents: Preface; Part I: 1. Yokohama; 2. Yokohama (cont.); 3. Preparation for a long journey; 4. The sacred dance; 5. The Japanese calendar; 6. Temple of Kioto; 7. Tidings of rebellion; 8. A Shinto festival; 9. A Japanese blue-book; Part II: 1. Religion and architecture; 2. Analogies and symbols; 3. The lacquer manufactures; 4. The pottery manufactures; 5. The metal manufactures; 6. On the means by which fabrics receive pattern; 7. Minor manufactures of Japan.

Contributor Bio:  Dresser, Christopher Christopher Dresser is considered by many to have been the most influential designer of the nineteenth century, and his designs later had a major influence on the Arts & Crafts and Modernist movements. In this reprint of the classic Studies in Design, the timeless designs and wisdom of Christopher Dresser are showcased. Dresser's designs, which later influenced other artisans such as William Morris, reveal exotic influences from locations such as Egypt, Japan, China, India, and Morocco. Originally published in 1875, these beautifully reproduced designs and timeless design theories have enduring appeal.