Japanese Swords "Famous Sword Encyclopedia" Taeko Watanabe limited From JAPAN

Description: >> --> >> --> Description >> --> Famous Sword Encyclopedia Release date: Around January 23, 2020Author/Editor: Taeko Watanabe (Supervisor), Kazutoshi Harada (Supervisor)Publisher: ShogakukanPublication format: HardcoverNumber of pages: 354pISBN: 9784096823040 Content introduction (from the publisher)A definitive large-scale collection of works that reveals the charm and history of famous swords 200 of the most famous swords have been carefully selected from the history of swords spanning over 1,000 years from ancient times to the Edo period, focusing on Shosoin treasures, imperial treasures, national treasures, important cultural properties, and sacred treasures of shrines. In the illustration section, we take advantage of the large and special format of the hardcover landscape B4 size with a single Kannon, and introduce the charm of famous swords in full detail with dynamic visuals, including numerous full-size illustrations. In addition, the books are arranged by era and by the schools of master swordsmiths active in each region, making the complex history of swords easy to understand at a glance. In the commentary section, which is B4 size and paperback, the editor and other leading researchers provide the first systematic explanation of the history of swords from ancient times to modern times based on the latest knowledge, as well as a concrete and easy-to-understand explanation of the transmission and style of each famous sword featured in the illustration section. It also includes essays on interesting topics such as the status of swords and non-destructive analysis of famous swords. There is also a wealth of information, such as a "Swordsmith School Correlation Chart," a "Japanese Sword Glossary," "Illustration of the Names of Japanese Sword Parts," "Illustration of Japanese Sword Classification," and "Illustration of Types of Jigane and Hamon." Some parts are bilingual in Japanese and English. Comes in a box case. Contents introduction (from the "BOOK" database)200 of the most famous swords, including those from the Shosoin Treasure Repository, Imperial Treasures, National Treasures, and Important Cultural Properties, have been carefully selected. A large collection of works that will help you understand the appeal and history of famous swords. Table of contents (from the "BOOK" database)Commentary (Essay (History of famous swords 1 - The birth of Japanese swords and their cultural history / History of famous swords 2 - Shinto and its environment / The creation of "meibutsu" and the gift-giving of swords / Exploring the internal structure of Japanese swords - the possibility of non-destructive analysis using synchrotron radiation X-rays) / Commentary on works (Old swords / Old swords 1 - Kinai / Old swords 2 - Tokaido, Tosando, Hokuriku / Old swords 3 - Sanin-do, Sanyo-do, Saikaido / New swords and new swords - Kyoto, Osaka, Edo, various provinces) / Materials) / Illustrations Author information (from the "BOOK" database)Watanabe TaekoBorn in 1937. Graduated from Keio University (correspondence course) in 1966. Became a curator at the Sano Museum of Art in the same year. Became deputy director of the museum in 1978, director in 2000, and chairman of the Sano Museum of Art in 2019. Part-time lecturer at Shizuoka University Faculty of Education, part-time lecturer at Keio University Faculty of Letters, member of Shizuoka Prefecture Cultural Properties Deliberation Committee, and member of Numazu City Board of Education. Director of the National Council of Art Museums, council member of the Japan Museum Association, and council member of the Japanese Art Sword Preservation Association. Awarded the Minister of Education Award, Shizuoka Museum Award, Shizuoka Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, Shizuoka Prefecture Governors Award, and Regional Cultural Merit Award. Harada KazutoshiBorn in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1950. Graduated from the Department of History, Faculty of Letters, Kokugakuin University. After working as a researcher at the Japanese Art Sword Preservation Association, head of the metalwork department at Tokyo National Museum, senior researcher, professor at the University Art Museum of Tokyo University of the Arts, and deputy director, he is now director of the Fukuyama Museum of Art. Member of the Special Research Committee of the Agency for Cultural Affairs Council for Cultural Affairs. Specializes in the history of Japanese metalwork and Japanese swords. In 2016, he won the Kokka Illustrated Book Award for "Kiwame: Cha no Yu Kama: Chashiki no Shu" (this data was published at the time of publication of this book) Payment We only accept PayPal payments. Please pay within 10 days after auction is finished. Term of Sale Money back guarantee within 30 days if returned by customer. We offer 30 days money back guarantee for defective products. However the buyer must pay money for returning it back to us. 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