Description

Tokyo National Museum / Tokyo Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan, 1961. Softcover, 158 pp ; black and white illustrations ; two color plates. Text is primarily in Japanese, but includes English translations of the contents and list of plates. In acceptable+ condition with some chipping and tearing to the paper over the spine which has been reinforced with clear tap. Light bumping and creasing to edges and corners and some scuffing near the fore-edge of the front cover with some of the color scuffed off. Light to moderate overall scuffing aging and soiling to covers as well. Binding is still solid. Pages are lightly aged but unmarked. Not Ex-library. A good reading copy. Catalog published in connection with an exhibition held April 22 - May 21, 1961 at the Tokyo National Museum. Presents a comprehensive overview of Chinese visual culture during the Song (960 - 1279) and Yuan (1271 - 1368) dynasties. Includes paintings, calligraphy, ceramics, sculpture, and other decorative arts, drawn from major public and private collections. Contents: Preface; Introduction; I. Paintings; II. Calligraphy; III. Sculpture; IV. Ceramics; V. Lacquer; VI. Metalwork; VII. Textiles; Plates; List of Plates (in English); Chronological Table; Bibliography of Sung Art; Index of Works by Owner.