Animal Motifs in Asian Art: An Illustrated Guide to Their Meanings and Aesthetics

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Synopsis
Authoritative reference deals primarily with animal symbolism in Japanese art, with occasional mention of the decorative art of China, India, and Persia. Arranged in the format of a dictionary, the explanatory text is rich with sidelights from literature and legend, while 673 black-and-white illustrations depict dragons, tigers, bats, and other creatures with symbolic significance.
Copyright:
1859

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9780486147307
Related ISBNs:
9780486433387
Publisher:
Dover Publications
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Copyrighted By:
Katherine M. Ball
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Art and Architecture
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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