A Comparison of Eastern and Western Patterns

Author: Ri. Jiro, translated by Sun Jiliang
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Publishing Date: 2002-01-01
Features: The author approaches the comparison of decorative patterns from the perspective of comparative culture, exploring the similarities and differences between Eastern and Western decorative motifs. This book was selected as the Best Book of the Year by the Japan Library Association in 1997. Decorative patterns vary in form due to differences in ethnicity, era, tradition, and customs, but they all reflect the philosophy, thought, culture, and aesthetic views of the nation. The author selects eighteen types of patterns from a large collection and conducts a comparative study of Eastern and Western cultures. The book is concise in its arguments and rich in literary quality. It is an invaluable reference book for art college students, pattern researchers, and those working in comparative culture.