Name/Title
Japanese art and designEntry/Object ID
N7350.T67Description
An overview of Japanese art from the last four centuries, this newly updated edition is an indispensable survey of the V&A's greatest treasures from the Toshiba Gallery of Japanese Art. The Museum's superb Japanese holdings, acquired over a period of 150 years, begin with the international exhibitions of the second half of the 19th century and continue to the present day. Among its treasures are exciting contemporary works by leading artists as well as historical masterpieces. Brilliantly illustrated, this book is an unrivaled panorama of Japan's achievements in art and design from the earliest times, showcasing netsuke, ceramics, lacquerware, textiles and dress, woodblock prints, armor, and metalwork.Collection
Carol Westfall CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
art--japanese, carol westfall collection, decorative arts--japan, japan, museum catalogsBook Details
Author
Joe Earle, Victoria and Albert MuseumPublisher
Victoria & Albert MuseumPlace Published
City
LondonCountry
England, United KingdomContinent
EuropeDate Published
2009Call No.
N7350.T67ISBN
948107650, 9780948107658LCCN
88152468Notes
Length: 222