Noh Fans are an essential element element of Japanese theater and this collection of fans is a rare example of this fine Japanese art.The chief purpose of Painted Fans of Japan is to present for Westerners some of the gorgeous paintings found on fans used in the traditional Japanese Non drama. Painting as limited to conform to the fan shape has teen practiced for hundreds of years in Japan; even by such immortal artists as Sotatsu and Korin. Until now; however; there has been no popularly available volume of reproductions to reveal the almost limitless possibilities in color; design; and perspective within this restricted form of painting.The artists whose works are reproduced in this book are unknown; and the time when the works were painted can only he estimated as early (1601-1741); middle (1742-1791); or late (1792-1867) Tokugawa; the period of Japanese history that extended from the beginning of the seventeenth century to well past the middle of the nineteenth.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A wonderful play...By Jill MeyerI saw "This House" in Londons West End a couple of weeks ago. It was a marvelously presented stage play; but if you see it; you should read the play; either before you see it; or after. (Or both!) The play; written by British playwright James Graham; is set in the years 1975 to 1979; during the years of Labours slim majority in the House of Commons. The party and government were led by Harold Wilson and James Callaghan; but the play isnt about the leaders; its about those indispensable "whips"; whose jobs it is to "whip" the party members into line during the voting. With the slim Labour majority; the whips of both main parties - Labour and Conservative - were busy with their own party members as well as with the "odds and sods"; those few minority parties whose votes were needed by the two major parties.James Grahams play is not an absolute history of those years of a "hung Parliament"; but rather an over-view of the times. Real people are sometimes used; but most are referred to by their constituencies. Margaret Thatcher is never referred to by name; but rather as "the member from Finchley". The play is a serious look at the way Parliament "works"; or doesnt work; as the case may be. "Pairing" - a situation where members from both parties are "paired" if one party has a member who cant vote - is shown as both a workable feature; and one that doesnt work too well. The whips from both parties are shown as friendly enemies; both knowing that even though Labour is in power right then; the Torys time will come.I would like to see the play again; because I think it will make even more sense. But reading the play is good; too.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very funny and very poignantBy John SI saw the play in London in November 2016 (after the Trump victory). It is extremely enjoyable both on stage and as a good read. While distinctly British; there is plenty for an American to learn and enjoy. The script is well-written; funny; and brings out how cooperation/understanding across party lines can be vital to the running of a country. The play is about the party whips (a stronger system in the UK than in the US). The whips are generally hated; but are a vital part of running a party. You need to understand the UK system of "pairing"; but the play explains that - and understanding it is an eye-opener in its own inimitable way.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Sharp-Edged WitBy PhilThis House is not easy to read because so much of what makes it great is how it plays on a stage. The concept is brilliant; and if you can keep the characters straight; the layers of conflict never end. The actual plot is a little thin--okay; its paper thin--but the idea of the government constantly teetering over petty squabbles as it drives toward a vote of no confidence keeps this play moving.