WA: The Essence of Japanese Design
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ISBN: 9780714866963
Sprache: Englisch
Umfang: 288 S.
Format (T/L/B): 2.5 x 27 x 20.5 cm
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14.04.2014
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Beschreibung
In this exquisitely produced book, readers can explore the beauty, essence, and enduring impact of Japanese design through 250 key objects, ranging from calligraphy brushes and traditional lacquered bento boxes to Isamu Noguchi's paper lamps and other modern classics. Projects are organized by material, with chapters on wood, metal, glass, ceramics & stone, paper, fabric and synthetic materials, each introduced by a short essay. Features contributions from the most important Japanese designers, such as Shiro Kuramata, Naoto Fukasawa and Sori Yanagi, alongside contemporary pieces from up-and-coming designers.
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Autorenportrait
Rossella Menegazzo is Associate Professor of History of East Asian Art at the Università degli Studi of Milan. She completed her PhD Course in Oriental Studies at Ca Foscari University of Venice in 2009, with a dissertation on Japanese art history and photography. She has curated several events and exhibitions and is the author of numerous texts on Japanese photography, graphic design and ukiyoe. She is a regular contributor to a number of national newspapers, writing articles on Japanese culture and art. Stefania Piotti received her BA in East Asian studies from Ca' Foscari University of Venice specializing in Japanese textiles and the development of kimono design and patterns in particular. She has worked as translator and scientific coordinator in various exhibitions on Japanese art and as editor of Italian and English publications such as Imai. A Retrospective (Electa, 1998), Hokusai (Phaidon, 2004) and Japan Style (Phaidon, 2007).
