Japanese Art in Detail الفنون اليابانية

by John Reeve, جون ريف (تأليف), ميسون جحا (ترجمة)

الناشر:
الفنون اليابانية

يحفل الكتاب بلوحات فنية رائعة نابضة بالحياة تعطينا فكرة واضحة ومعلومات قيمة عن الفنون اليابانية بشتى أشكالها تلك التي تعكس عراقة حضارته وتاريخه المملوء بالإنجازات العظيمة.

كما نجد بين طيات الكتاب نبذة عن تاريخية عن الديانات التي اعتنقها اليابانيون، والحروب التي خاضوها فيما بينهم أو ضد جيرانهم.، وطرائق عيشهم وتقديرهم للفنون والمسرح ورعايتهم للرسامين والممثلين والفنانين عمومًا.

إننا نقدم كتابًا جديرًا بالقراءة، فضلاً عن متعة تأمل لوحاته الرائعة التي أبدعتها أيدي فناني بلاد لا تغيب عنها الشمس.

Genres: Art, Japan, Nonfiction

143 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2005

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Reviews

[mai ahmd · Rating 3 out of 5]

يقدم هذا الكتاب لمحات عن ضروب الفن الياباني ضمن السياق الثقافي لهذا البلد العظيم كما يقدم بعض الشروح والتفاصيل حول مختلف القطع الفنية ويقدم مقارنات بديعة إلا إنك في أغلب الوقت قد تشعر مثلي إنك ستكتفي بمطالعة الصور واللوحات الجميلة والفن الدقيق .. وتستغني عن القراءة

[Mohammed Mortada · Rating 4 out of 5]

أن تقرأ عن فنون حاة كاليابان معناه أن تفهم الحقب المختلفة وراء كل لوحة و كل قطعة خزف أو لوحات المسرحيات
و ستفهم ما معني أن تكون اليابان مركز إلتقاء الشرق و الغرب و الهدوء و الضجيج

[Eman · Rating 3 out of 5]

كتاب ممتاز نوعاً ما في شموليته لجميع المواضيع التي تطرق لها الفن الياباني من نشأته إلى الوقت الراهن مثل الطبيعة والدين والجمال وغيرها.

لكنه لم يشمل جميع الفنون التي وجدت وتطورت فاليابان منذ عصوره القديمة إلى الآن والتي سطع نجمها في أزمنة وأماكن مختلفة ومتفرقة منها صناعة السيوف والأزياء الحربية وأدوات الزينة والفنون المرسومة والمطرزة على الأزياء التقليدية (الكيمونو) والتي يتسابق إلى اقتناءها مقتنوا التحف من الأثرياء الأوروبيون وغيرهم.

لقد اختص الكاتب في لفت نظر القارئ إلى الرسومات واللوحات وبعض الفنانين والرسامين بشكل عام ولم يذكر الكثيريين ممن لمعوا في مجالاتهم وتخصصاتهم الفنية والحرفية.

توقعت أن اجد الكثير من المعلومات الجديدة والمثيرة عن الفنون اليابانية، لكن الكاتب ذكر فقط ما رآه متاحاً أمامه من تحف معروضه في المتحف البريطاني.

[Samuel Parkinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This has some good pictures and interesting discussion, but is nowhere near as instructive or revelatory as the Chinese Art Close up book in the same series.
The themes around which it is centered are so broad and theoretical that they don't really illuminate anything cultural, unlike the Chinese equivalent. The number of artworks is also rather small, although the large number of detail photos is useful and speed you to examine them in some detail.
Perhaps the weakness of the British museum collection is the real reason behind it.
It's amazing how few books are available on Japanese art are available, so this is welcome.

[Lydia · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Lovely high quality images. Worked as an broad introduction to Japanese art but lacked detail because of that. I feel like this would’ve been a better experience for me if I actually knew shit about famous western artists. Tbh all the references to that flew over my head.

[Paula Nichols · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is more of a coffee table book with some lovely pictures than an academic study of the history of Japanese art. That said, it is a perfect introduction to the style. Organised into themes rather than time periods, the book shows the differences in subject matter, style of painting and ideas of beauty from Western art. It also shows the importance of different elements within Japanese culture - the supernatural, nature, beauty, theatre and turmoil. Definitely worth a look for those interested in the art from this country.

[E L K Y · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a nice, swift read-through of the Japanese art, its quick development and important periods.
Nothing that would take you too deep, but it doesn't intend to anyway; it is just a good introduction that I found when visiting Kunsthalle in Prague. If you want to step into the world of Japanese art for the first time and you don't like heavy art books with many, many details, this is a good and easy start.

[James Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent introduction to Japanese art.

[Ixachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Japanese Art in Detail, by John Reeve, is a small but beautiful collection of Japanese artwork spanning the centuries. It covers everything from woodblock prints to ceramics, sculpture to theatrical Nō masks.

It starts with the question “There are many books on Japanese art, so why another one?” and goes on to explain that this book is an introduction of sorts, and no prior knowledge of Japanese art is necessary. I agree wholeheartedly with this answer. Anyone going in without previously studying Japanese art will have no trouble understanding and appreciating it. The book is divided into themes and in the beginning of each, we are given an explanation of the theme and how it relates to Japanese art. The reader is then given brief histories and descriptions all throughout the book. These passages, though short, are very informative and help in the comprehension of the work being shown.

As for the actual art...the selection is wonderful! The book is in full color and the images are very sharp and lively. The title of the book is very apt—the level of detail shown is just astounding. We get to see each work both in its entirety and as a close-up of a section. These close-ups truly add to the appreciation of each piece, as we can see the amount of work and expertise that went into it.

This book is great for anyone interested in Japanese art and culture, or just art in general. The collection is beautiful, informative, and covers a wide range of themes and periods. I definitely recommend it!

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great introduction to Japanese art, all the quirkiness and beauty. The descriptions are brief yet illuminating. Even familiar works like Hokusai's "Great Wave" feel new. The device of presenting a work then zooming into its details encourages effortless attention to the work.

[Huw · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fascinating collection with a clear, accessible commentary.