Name/Title
Bamboo in JapanEntry/Object ID
NK3649.35.J3.B38Description
For centuries, bamboo has fascinated legions of craftspeople, plant lovers and devotees of the handcrafted object. And nowhere is bamboo used more elegantly and distinctly than in Japan. Its presence touches every part of daily life-art, crafts, design, literature, and food. Its beauty enlivens textile designs, restaurant interiors, and holiday festivities. Artist and writer Nancy Moore Bess set out to discover just how bamboo-crafted objects attained such heights in Japan. Her travels took her throughout the country and through centuries of accumulated artifacts. After five years of dedicated research and study, she has assembled an unparalleled collection of writings and photographs that uncover the hidden beauty of bamboo. Bess unveils the boundless uses of this versatile material in Japan, ranging from the most elegant and refined to the most humble. She shows bamboo's applications in the garden and home, in the cherished accessories of the tea ceremony and flower arranging, and in an endless array of crafts from elaborate baskets to colorful kites and dolls. With illuminating text and over 250 exquisite photographs, illustrations, and artwork, Bess reveals the intricacies and resources of this lovely versatile plant. She explores the Japanese reverence for bamboo's natural beauty, adding immeasurably to our knowledge of the Asian sensibility and lifestyle.Lexicon
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bamboo--japan, bamboo in art, bamboo work--japanBook Details
Author
Nancy Moore Bess, Bibi WeinPublisher
Kodansha InternationalPlace Published
City
Tokyo, New York, NYCountry
JapanContinent
AsiaDate Published
2001Call No.
NK3649.35.J3.B38ISBN
4770025106, 9784770025104Notes
Length: 223