Zen Paintings in Edo Japan (1600-1868)
| Author | : Dr Galit Aviman |
| Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
| Total Pages | : 177 |
| Release | : 2014-12-28 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781409470427 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1409470423 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (423 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Zen Paintings in Edo Japan (1600-1868) by : Dr Galit Aviman
Download or read book Zen Paintings in Edo Japan (1600-1868) written by Dr Galit Aviman and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2014-12-28 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the playfulness reflected in the artwork of two prominent Japanese Zen monk-painters: Hakuin Ekaku (1685-1768) and Sengai Gibon (1750-1837). Aviman elaborates on the nature of this particular artistic expression and identifies its sources, focusing on the lives of the monk-painters and their artwork. The author combines a holistic analysis of the paintings, i.e. as interrelated combination of text and image, with a contextualization of the works within their specific environments.
