The Spirit of Japanese Art by Yoné Noguchi
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"The Spirit of Japanese Art" by Yoné Noguchi is an exploring account of Japanese art written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an insightful treatise, detailing the intricate philosophies and aesthetics of various celebrated Japanese artists, illustrating the profound connections between art, nature, and spirituality within the creative process. The author provides a rich tapestry of thoughts that traverse not only the historical context of the art movement but
also the perspectives of individual artists who contributed to its legacy. At the start of the volume, Noguchi delves into the Ashikaga period of Japanese art, emphasizing the spiritual and philosophical dimensions that shaped the works of renowned artists like Sesshu. He reflects on the nature of art as a form of prayer and meditation, and the quiet, introspective life of an artist dedicated to capturing the beauty of nature. Through his observations, readers are invited on a journey that intertwines art with human experience, where simplicity and meditation give rise to profound artistic expression. The opening establishes a tone of reverence for the creative spirit of Japanese art and showcases the author's passion for connecting the East with the broader world of art appreciation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Noguchi, Yoné, 1875-1947 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 15013366 |
| Title | The Spirit of Japanese Art |
| Series Title | The wisdom of the East series |
| Contents | Introduction -- Koyetsu -- Kenzan -- Utamaro -- Hiroshige -- Gaho Hashimoto -- Kyosai -- The last master of the Ukiyoye art -- Busho Hara -- The Ukiyoye art in original -- Western art in Japan -- Appendix I: The memorial exhibition of the late Hara -- Appendix II: The nervous debility of present Japanese art. |
| Credits |
Produced by ellinora, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Art -- Japan |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62252 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62252-1 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 400 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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