Creatures Real and Imaginary in Chinese and Japanese Art

An Identification Guide

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies, Art & Architecture, General Art
Cover of the book Creatures Real and Imaginary in Chinese and Japanese Art by Walther G. von Krenner, Ken Jeremiah, McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
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Author: Walther G. von Krenner, Ken Jeremiah ISBN: 9781476619583
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Publication: May 1, 2016
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Walther G. von Krenner, Ken Jeremiah
ISBN: 9781476619583
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication: May 1, 2016
Imprint:
Language: English

This guide to identifying lions, unicorns and other creatures real and fanciful in Chinese and Japanese artwork explains how these and other animal depictions were introduced to the East, and how their portrayals changed over time. Tracing the lion’s early use in Mesopotamian art and its cultural symbolism in Greece and Rome, this study includes stylized foxes, tigers, badgers and cats, as well as fanciful creatures like dragons, humanoid birds, water imps, demons and other chimerical beasts. Stories and descriptions are provided along with numerous photographs and drawings, making this work an invaluable resource for art collectors and anyone interested in East Asian culture and history.

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This guide to identifying lions, unicorns and other creatures real and fanciful in Chinese and Japanese artwork explains how these and other animal depictions were introduced to the East, and how their portrayals changed over time. Tracing the lion’s early use in Mesopotamian art and its cultural symbolism in Greece and Rome, this study includes stylized foxes, tigers, badgers and cats, as well as fanciful creatures like dragons, humanoid birds, water imps, demons and other chimerical beasts. Stories and descriptions are provided along with numerous photographs and drawings, making this work an invaluable resource for art collectors and anyone interested in East Asian culture and history.

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