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Designing Nature: The Rinpa Aesthetic in Japanese Art,Used
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The distinctive style of Japanese art known as Rinpa embraces bold, graphic renderings of natural motifs and formalized depictions of fictional characters, poets, and sages. An aesthetic that arose in Japan in the 16th century and flourished until modern times, the Rinpa school is celebrated for its use of lavish pigments and its references to traditional court literature and poetry. Central to the Rinpa aesthetic is the evocation of the natural worldespecially animals and plants with literary connotationsas well as eyecatching compositions that cleverly integrate calligraphy and image.Featuring beautiful color reproductions of some ninety worksincluding painting, calligraphy, printed books, textiles, lacquerware, ceramics, and cloisonnfrom the Metropolitan Museum of Art and other notable public and private collections, Designing Nature traces the development of Rinpa, highlighting the school's most prominent proponents and, for the first time, the influence of this quintessential Japanese style on modern design aesthetics in both the East and the West.Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University PressExhibition Schedule:The Metropolitan Museum of Art(05/26/1201/13/13)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Designing Nature: The Rinpa Aesthetic in Japanese Art'? A: The main theme of the book is the Rinpa aesthetic in Japanese art, which emphasizes bold, graphic representations of nature and fictional characters, alongside the integration of calligraphy and imagery.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Designing Nature: The Rinpa Aesthetic in Japanese Art' is John T. Carpenter.
- Q: What kind of artworks are featured in this publication? A: The publication features a variety of artworks, including paintings, calligraphy, printed books, textiles, lacquerware, ceramics, and cloisonné, highlighting around ninety works from significant collections.
- Q: When was 'Designing Nature' published? A: The book was published on September 25, 2012.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The used book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 216 pages.
- Q: Is this book part of an exhibition? A: Yes, the book is associated with an exhibition that took place at The Metropolitan Museum of Art from May 26, 2012, to January 13, 2013.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features of the book include its focus on the Rinpa aesthetic and its lavish color reproductions that trace the development of this unique Japanese art style.
- Q: Who published 'Designing Nature'? A: The book was published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and distributed by Yale University Press.