Speak of Art in the East (Japanese Design and Art)

Author: Compiler: Li Jianhua
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: The author, with a unique artistic perspective as a painter, explores five themes—“New Analysis of the Japanese Art Market,” “Topics on Modern Japanese Cities,” “Insight into the Japanese Advertising Industry,” “Getting Closer to the Japanese Entertainment World,” and “Contemporary Japanese Art and Others.” Through narration, analysis, comparison, and introduction, the book offers a close-up view of the urban landscape, artistic atmosphere, and commercial and cultural life of modern Japanese society. Particularly noteworthy is the author’s in-depth yet accessible discussions, analyses, and comparisons of cultural and artistic phenomena in Japan, making it a valuable monograph for professionals engaged in urban construction, cultural and art education research, environmental protection, and commercial art management. The book features over 100 refined, vivid, and artistically compelling photographic illustrations, allowing readers to more intuitively approach Japan and rediscover it! After carefully reading this book, perhaps we will reflect on the attitude we should adopt in managing and developing our cities, our culture, and our art! The book explores five themes—“New Analysis of the Japanese Art Market,” “Topics on Modern Japanese Cities,” “Insight into the Japanese Advertising Industry,” “Getting Closer to the Japanese Entertainment World,” and “Contemporary Japanese Art and Others.” Through narration, analysis, comparison, and introduction, it offers a close-up view of the urban landscape, artistic atmosphere, and commercial and cultural life of modern Japanese society. Especially highlighted is the author’s in-depth yet accessible discussions, analyses, and comparisons of cultural and artistic phenomena in Japan. The book is richly illustrated and highly readable.