Welcome to our book review site go-pdf.online!
You may have to Search all our reviewed books and magazines, click the sign up button below to create a free account.
Japan
The ephemeral nature of the material realm is central to Japanese culture. Elegant palaces and serene monasteries are made of wood and paper; simple materials such as bamboo and raked pebbles are as precious as lacquer, silk and gold leaf. Every gesture of art is calculated to open the consciousness to the world in a refined relationship between interior and exterior life. From the prehistoric world, the arrival of Buddhism, through the rise of refined court culture and the warrior ethic, to the spread of Zen and the emergence of a new merchant class in the Edo period, this work displays the originality and vitality of the Japanese tradition in all the arts - painting, architecture, sculpture, gardens, theatre, and the decorative arts.
Heidegger and the Work of Art History
Heidegger and the Work of Art History explores the impact and future possibilities of Heidegger?s philosophy for art history and visual culture in the twenty-first century. Scholars from the fields of art history, visual and material studies, design, philosophy, aesthetics and new media pursue diverse lines of thinking that have departed from Heidegger?s work in order to foster compelling new accounts of works of art and their historicity. This collected book of essays also shows how studies in the history and theory of the visual enrich our understanding of Heidegger?s philosophy. In addition to examining the philosopher's lively collaborations with art historians, and how his longstanding ...
Taro
A B.R.A.G. MEDALLION HONOREE. Award-winning author Blue Spruell reimagines classic Japanese folklore in an historical fantasy adventure of warlords, swords & mythical beasts from old Japan – Banzai! Lost in the mists of Mount Fuji . . . but no one can escape destiny. Orphaned by a rival warlord and bewitched by a ghost, young Taro must discover his birthright and destiny as the legendary boy samurai and hero of Japan. Accompanied by Tanuki, his shape-shifting badger sidekick, Tarō embarks on a quest of self-discovery and revenge, falls for Kamehime, the teenage samurai daughter of a powerful warlord, and ultimately becomes embroiled in the political struggle for the imperial throne. Along the way, Tarō and his allies face fearsome yōkai, the ghosts, goblins, and ghouls of Japanese folklore. "A riveting tale of betrayal, honor, and revenge that instantly hooks you in and just refuses to let go." - READER'S FAVORITE, Five Stars Review
Civilization and Capitalism, 15th-18th Century, Vol. I
This social and economic history of Europe from the Middle Ages to the Industrial Revolution organizes a multitude of details to paint a rich picture of everyday life.
A Japanese Bestiary
At the heart of this book are twenty-eight real-life animals and the myths and literature, paintings, drawings, textiles and ceramics they have inspired some of the most celebrated Japanese artists and writers to create Since the dawn of Japanese folklore and religion, the Japanese soul has cultivated a special connection with nature and wildlife, in part due to the natural abundance of the Japanese archipelago. Every animal, from the frightening crow to the sublime crane, is sacred, occupying a central place in Japanese mythology, literature, arts, and crafts. In this text-rich art book, readers will find twenty-eight real-life animals, including the fox, frog, cat, monkey, and firefly, des...
The DeLay Family History
Henry DeLay (1749-ca. 1810) moved from Bourbon County, Kentucky to Ross County, Ohio. Descendants lived in Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, California and elsewhere. Includes listing of DeLay immigrants and DeLay Revolutionary soldiers. Includes history of descendants of Jean DeLay (b.1680), son of Rene DeLay and Madeleine Fossay, who immigrated from France to Québec in Canada about 1700, and married Suzanne Juneau in 1703. Descendants lived in Québec and elsewhere in Canada.
Strange New England
New England boasts some of the strangest characters and stories that ever graced a region. From ghosts blessing a marriage to a clairvoyant who raised the dead, mysterious happenings abound. There is the simple grave of the mysterious and anonymous "XYZ" and the extravagant monument built for a pauper. One man may have actually found the elixir of immortality, while another woman left her whole fortune to a spirit she met via a Ouija board. Stories of the Melon Heads, the Leather Man and the Old Coot of Mount Greylock have fascinated New Englanders for years. Join Tom D'Agostino and Arlene Nicholson as they unveil the mysteries and oddities of this unique region.
Discoveries: Art and Culture of Japan
Text and many color photos profile several strains of historical Japanese art and culture, covering the "kami," the Buddhist tradition, the court, the warrior, Zen, and the Edo period; also includes a section of related documents, a chronology, and a bibliography.
영원한 일본
음과 무상함에 매료당한 일본. '모든 것은 변한다'라는 선불교의 가르침에 입각해 일상의 무상함에서 벗어나고자 했던 쾌락적인 귀족문화의 양산 등 파벌과 투쟁, 정복의 역사를 지나오면서 도덕과 윤리보다는 미를 추구했던 그들만의 독특한 문화가 형성되었다. 선, 무사도, 가부키..일본을 단적으로 표현하는 키워드를 중심으로 선명한 사진과 그림, 풍부한 설명을 통해 가까이 느껴 볼 수 있다.
