Animal, Bird, Insect, Fish: Traditional Patterns in Japanese Design Christopher Dewees including the famous 1777 siege

including the famous 1777 siege

playful canvas for global artistic expression

Publisher: Weatherhill

MarchAdditional Condition Info: Please refer to pictures for overall condition

Piercy interweaves personal reflection and cultural commentary

Animal, Bird, Insect, Fish: Traditional Patterns in Japanese Design Christopher Dewees including the famous 1777 siegeAs the fourth title of the "Traditional Patterns in Japanese Design" series on "Wave, Cloud, Pine", "Flower, Bird" and "Women," this book shows other popular motifs, which are animals, birds, insects, fishes. Along those existing animals tigers, bears, deer, dogs, cats, sheep, pigeons, butterflies, carps and some more, imaginary beasts like dragons are presented as well. Featured works dated from the 15th century to the present are included.