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Marking: | 71182 |
Country: | Russia |
Dating: | Two thousand eighteen |
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Frame art of the Japanese sword – a unique phenomenon in the decorative art. This is not just a beautiful design of the blade and scabbard, it is a synthesis of exquisite design and jewelry with the history and culture of Japan. The items that make up the rim of the sword, are the object of study and collecting. In the first part of the book provides information about materials and technologies used in the manufacture of rim sword. Provides a detailed overview of the schools of artists who worked in this area. The second part presents a catalog of the elements of the frame of the sword. The scenes depicted on them, reflect the mythology of Japan, there are legends about the great warriors and poets, the flora and fauna of the Country of the rising sun, its customs, holidays, and household items. In a word, the whole world of the samurai is located on the rim of his sword. Accessible presentation and rich illustrative material make the book equally interesting for specialists and for General readers who are not indifferent to the thousand-year history of the Japanese sword, the spiritual symbol of the samurai. Japanese verses are given in translation by V. Markova. Hardcover. Format 200*270 mm. Volume of 400 pages. Color illustrations. Coated paper.
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