Inspired Design: Japan's Traditional Arts

by Michael Dunn

"Covering a wide range of traditional crafts made in Japan, this book examines how Japanese artisans have used raw natural materials and turned them into unique designs throughout history. The originality of Japanese design is revealed as resulting from a combination of forces—nature, the aesthetic principles of Zen in art, and the influence of tea masters on artistic expression. Hundreds of color photographs of crafts made from animal products (imported ivory, tortoise-shell, stag-antler, leather, and shark), vegetable products (wood, bamboo, lacquer, hemp, and linen), and mineral products (stone, ceramic, and metals) depict the work of these artisans."

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Sahithya Narasaraj · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the most beautiful books I've ever read about Japanese art forms. It is fascinating to see how art played a major role throughout their history and how timeless their art actually is. Ebook version doesn't exist and its understandable. This book must be read, seen, experienced in the traditional way.