Question 1

What makes Japanese screens unique as artworks?

Accepted Answer

Japanese screens are unique for being both beautiful artworks and portable furnishings, acting as backdrops for court ceremonies or partitions for intimate tea services. Artists embraced them as three-dimensional objects, creating dynamic compositions.

Question 2

What is the historical scope covered in this book?

Accepted Answer

This sumptuous book explores the 1,300-year history of Japanese screens, describing their development from the eighth to the twenty-first century.

Question 3

What kind of subjects are examined in the screens?

Accepted Answer

The book examines the wide variety of subjects depicted on screens, such as animals, the seasons, The Tale of Genji, and calligraphic designs.

Question 4

Does this edition come with any special features?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this volume is bound in the Japanese style and housed in a handsome clamshell box. It also comes with a poster-sized reproduction of an exceptional screen, suitable for framing.

Japanese screens

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