Legend in Japanese Art: A Description of Historical Episodes, Legendary Folk-Lore Characters, Religious Symbolism, and Myths Illustrated in the Arts of Old Japan
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Henri L. Joly
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 47.6 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 730
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Legend in Japanese Art
Legend in Japanese Art by Henri L. Joly is a classic illustrated study of historical episodes, legendary folk-lore characters, religious symbolism, and myths found in the arts of old Japan. This digital edition is presented as a PDF and is available for instant download after purchase.
Published in 1908, this substantial volume brings together cultural narrative and visual documentation. It contains upwards of 700 illustrations, including sixteen full-page colour reproductions.
Book Overview
This work offers a wide-ranging survey of Japanese art through the lens of legend and folklore. Joly describes figures and stories that appear in prints, paintings, and decorative objects from old Japan. The book is designed for collectors, researchers, and readers interested in Japanese cultural history.
The original edition was published by John Lane The Bodley Head in London and John Lane Company in New York. This digital PDF preserves the text and illustrations of that 1908 publication.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Descriptions of historical episodes from Japanese tradition.
- Accounts of legendary folk-lore characters and their artistic representations.
- Analysis of religious symbolism and myths in the arts of old Japan.
- Upwards of 700 illustrations, including sixteen full-page colour reproductions.
- A valuable reference for identifying legendary subjects in Japanese art.
Why This Book Matters
Legend in Japanese Art remains a useful reference for students of Japanese iconography and cultural history. It captures the visual language of myths and legends that shaped traditional Japanese art. This digital edition makes the work accessible to contemporary readers.
Book Details
| Author | Henri L. Joly |
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| Publication Date | 1908 |
| Publisher | John Lane The Bodley Head, London; John Lane Company, New York |
| Pages | 730 |
| Format | |
| File Size | 47.6 MB |
| Language | English |
| Illustrations | Upwards of 700, including sixteen full-page colour reproductions |
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Verified Bibliographic Details
| Title | Legend in Japanese Art: A Description of Historical Episodes, Legendary Folk-Lore Characters, Religious Symbolism, and Myths Illustrated in the Arts of Old Japan |
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