The Ornamental Arts of Japan

The Ornamental Arts of JapanJapanese art was virtually unknown in the West until the middle of the nineteenth century, when the island nation emerged from 200 years of self imposed isolation. A passion for Japanese culture swept Europe, and this landmark publication opened the eyes of the world to the grace and beauty of Japanese design. George Ashdown Audsley, a leader in the revival of English decorative design and one of the first Britons to specialize in Japanese art,

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