Featuring dozens of Japanese netsuke masterpieces and extensive commentary; this Japanese art book is a treasured collectors item.Netsuke are superb miniature carvings; usually less than two inches high; that have been created by Japanese artists for over three hundred years. During that time; they have portrayed almost every aspect of life and culture in Japan.These tiny carvings were traditionally used to prevent the cord attached to a gentlemans medicine box or tobacco pouch from slipping through the belt of his kimono. Today they are highly collectible works of art.Netsuke: Japanese Life and Legend in Miniature presents over seventy full-page color photographs of netsuke in enchanting settings. The accompanying text gives technical details about the netsuke as well as interesting commentaries relating the pieces to Japanese life and legend. Information on the carvers has also been provided whenever possible.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nothing special; but OK.By Roger PetrichAs the title states these are (a) short; and (b) use Gregorian chant melodies. Somehow I expected them to be more inventive in harmony. But they qualify as utilitarian; and a bit dated.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy KD-DVery practical collection of organ pieces on Gregorian themes by Marcel Dupreacute;.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ExcellentBy StephenVI love Dupres works...and these certainly do please me ...What a marvelous musician/organist r