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Through individual case studies involving the professions of sculptor, painter, potter, printmaker, and architect, this book addresses the question about what it meant to be an artist in Japan from the seventh century to the twentieth.

Trade Review
"This book contributes to the enhancement of a cross-cultural understanding of art discourse." -- Journal of Aesthetic Education
"The scholarship collected here is solid. This text is appropriate for both specialists and university students interested in Japanese art and culture." -- Journal of Asian Studies
" . . . A significant contribution to the field of Japanese art history." -- Pacific Affairs
"This is a welcome addition to the literature in English on aspects of artistic practice in Japan." -- Monumenta Nipponica

The Artist as Professional in Japan

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      Publisher: Stanford University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 25/02/2004
      ISBN13: 9780804743556, 978-0804743556
      ISBN10: 080474355X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Through individual case studies involving the professions of sculptor, painter, potter, printmaker, and architect, this book addresses the question about what it meant to be an artist in Japan from the seventh century to the twentieth.

      Trade Review
      "This book contributes to the enhancement of a cross-cultural understanding of art discourse." -- Journal of Aesthetic Education
      "The scholarship collected here is solid. This text is appropriate for both specialists and university students interested in Japanese art and culture." -- Journal of Asian Studies
      " . . . A significant contribution to the field of Japanese art history." -- Pacific Affairs
      "This is a welcome addition to the literature in English on aspects of artistic practice in Japan." -- Monumenta Nipponica

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