Japanese Painting

Japanese Painting by Akiyama Terukazu presents a comprehensive survey of Japanese painting from early Buddhist beginnings to later centuries. This digital edition is delivered as a PDF and offers instant download after purchase.

Part of the Treasures of Asia series planned by Albert Skira, the book combines scholarly text with a large selection of color reproductions. It remains a valued reference for readers interested in Japanese art history.

Book Overview

Japanese Painting traces the long development of painting in Japan, showing how successive styles renewed the tradition while absorbing influences from the Chinese mainland. Akiyama Terukazu, a member of the National Institute of Art Researches in Tokyo, provides the authoritative text. The work covers temples, museums, and private collections and includes a chronological table and maps.

This digital PDF edition preserves the full content of the 1977 Rizzoli edition in a portable 37.2 MB file.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• A broad overview of Japanese painting through the Nara, Heian, Kamakura, and later periods.
• Color plates reproducing paintings from temples, museums, and private collections in Japan.
• Discussion of Buddhist iconography and the assimilation of continental techniques.
• Reference aids including a general chronological table and detailed maps of Japan and the Kyoto-Nara region.
• Photographs by Henry B. Beville, taken during travels with the author in 1959.

Why This Book Matters

Japanese Painting was created when few first-rate works of early Japanese art were available in Western collections. It helped make a large and representative selection of high-quality color reproductions accessible to a broader audience.

The text incorporates art-historical research from Japan and acknowledges scholars who raised the study of painting to a scientific discipline.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download and no physical item will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase through your account or download link.

The PDF works on tablets, desktop computers, smartphones, and reading apps that support PDF files, including Kindle apps and other compatible readers.

FAQ

How soon will I receive the book? Access is provided immediately after purchase as an instant digital download.

Is a physical book shipped? No, this listing is a digital PDF edition only; nothing will be mailed.

Can I read it on my device? Yes, the PDF is compatible with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading applications.

Add Japanese Painting to your library today and explore this richly illustrated survey of Japanese art history.

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