Hell in Japanese Art
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (832 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 475624923X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 592 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Its brutal scenes of underworld realms display the suffering and cruelty one might endure as a consequence of harmful acts committed in life or the judgement by the Ten Kings of Hell. This art book showcases a wide collection of depictions of hell in Japanese art from the 12th century to the 19th century. The single-volume collection focuses primarily on works designated as Japanese National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties and features the various depictions of hell by prominent artists such as Ka
He has staged events such as the video exhibition Kanata e (In the distance) and the AIDS Tokyo Exhibition. As an art director, Takaoka has overseen numerous graphic design and advertising projects. About the Author Kazuya Takaoka: Born in Kyoto (1945-). Graduated from the School of Letters at Kyushu University. He is a professor at Osaka University of the Arts.Ryouji Kajitani: Honorary Member, Nara National Museum. . Ph.D. He is the recipient of the Gold Medal at the Japan Graphic Design Exhibition, the Prime Minister's Award at the ALl Japan Calendar Exhibitioin, and the ADC Award. (Literature). Worked at Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art, Nara National Museum, and most lately Todaiji Temple Museum (-2014).Naoki Nishida: Professor at Sakushin Gakuin University Women's College. Completed doctoral studies at Rissho University, Graduate School of Humanities (Japanese literature). Among his published works are Snnen (A thousand years; Mainichi Shinbunsha) for which he won
He has staged events such as the video exhibition Kanata e (In the distance) and the AIDS Tokyo Exhibition. (Literature). He is the recipient of the Gold Medal at the Japan Graphic Design Exhibition, the Prime Minister's Award at the ALl Japan Calendar Exhibitioin, and the ADC Award. Worked at Kumamoto Prefectural Muse