The Art of East Asia
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Gabriele Fahr-Becker
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 141.3 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 748
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The Art of East Asia
The Art of East Asia is a broad, illustrated survey of the visual arts of China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. This digital PDF edition brings the complete text and images together in a single file. The download is available immediately after purchase.
Edited by Gabriele Fahr-Becker, the book covers artistic traditions from the Neolithic age to the modern period. It includes architecture, sculpture, painting, ceramics, lacquer work, and performing arts. With 748 pages, it offers a thorough introduction to the region’s visual culture.
This digital edition preserves the original layout and illustrations. You can read it on a range of devices, including tablets, computers, and phones.
Book Overview
The Art of East Asia presents East Asian and Southeast Asian art in a single comprehensive volume. Written by a team of specialists, it includes chapters on China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Burma, and Vietnam. Separate sections examine calligraphy, jade, and textiles.
The book traces artistic traditions from the Neolithic era through the imperial dynasties and into the modern era. It was published by Tandem Verlag GmbH under the KONEMANN imprint. This edition is a new edition of the 1999 two-volume publication.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- An illustrated survey of Chinese art from Neolithic stone and ceramics to the People’s Republic.
- The arts of Japan, including palaces, castles, temples, Zen gardens, netsuke, and theater masks.
- Korean artistic heritage from early bronze and gold work to stoneware and paintings.
- Indonesia’s architecture, traditional crafts, and performing arts such as wayang shadow plays.
- The Khmer civilization at Angkor and temple sites at Pagan, Thailand, Laos, Burma, and Vietnam.
- Dedicated chapters on calligraphy, jade work, and the textiles of Southeast Asia.
Why This Book Matters
East Asian art has had a lasting influence on Western art and design, as noted in the foreword. This volume makes that heritage accessible through hundreds of illustrations and readable essays.
The book reflects the cultural diversity of the region while showing shared traditions such as Buddhism and the importance of rice. It is a valuable reference for students, collectors, and travelers.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 141.3 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 748 |
| Publisher | Tandem Verlag GmbH |
| Imprint | KONEMANN |
| Publication Year | 2006 |
| Editor | Gabriele Fahr-Becker |
| Contributing Authors | Gabriele Fahr-Becker, Sabine Hesemann, Sri Kuhnt-Saptodewo, Michaela Appel, Michael Dunn |
| ISBN-10 | 3-8331-2049-5; 3-8331-2050-9 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-8331-2049-7; 978-3-8331-2050-3 |
| Original Title | Ostasiatische Kunst |
| Edition | New edition of the 1999 two-volume publication |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase.
The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most reading applications. You can store it on your preferred device and read it offline.
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Is this the complete book?
Yes. The digital edition contains the full 748-page text and illustrations.
Download The Art of East Asia and explore the region’s artistic heritage at your own pace.
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