Ningyo: The Art of the Japanese Doll [Pate, Alan Scott, Gardiner, Lynton] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Ningyo: The Art of the Japanese Doll Review: WARRIORS, ACTORS, AND DEMONS - Alan Scott Pate’s impressive book is a detailed exploration of ningyo, an enthralling array of dolls from Japan’s Edo period (1615 – 1868). The dolls are creations of wood, silk, and gofun (a paste of crushed oyster shells which creates their porcelain white faces). The term “doll” is somewhat misleading as these are not playthings. The meticulously detailed figures were intended to commemorate, entertain, and educate. Some were used in the theater and others by medical practitioners. The figures range from a fierce warrior battling a tiger to an undersea princess riding a turtle, and from exotically costumed actors to wild eyed demons. Many of the figures are shown alongside historic woodblock prints featuring the same character. Alan Scott Pate details the symbolism of the costumes, hairstyles, props, and gestures of the dolls. The bits of history and legend that illuminate the story of each doll are told in rich detail. The serious student of Japanese culture will find this book to be a valuable resource. Other readers will be captivated by the color photographs and enjoy an intriguing glimpse into a remarkable culture. Review: Beautiful - Bought as a gift for my daughter. She loved it. There are many gorgeous photos of various dolls and explanations of the various types and uses.
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,373,853 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #125 in Antique & Collectible Dolls (Books) #1,299 in Japanese History (Books) #6,032 in Art History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (28) |
| Dimensions | 9 x 1.1 x 12 inches |
| Edition | Reissue |
| ISBN-10 | 0804847355 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0804847353 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| Publication date | September 20, 2016 |
| Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
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WARRIORS, ACTORS, AND DEMONS
Alan Scott Pate’s impressive book is a detailed exploration of ningyo, an enthralling array of dolls from Japan’s Edo period (1615 – 1868). The dolls are creations of wood, silk, and gofun (a paste of crushed oyster shells which creates their porcelain white faces). The term “doll” is somewhat misleading as these are not playthings. The meticulously detailed figures were intended to commemorate, entertain, and educate. Some were used in the theater and others by medical practitioners. The figures range from a fierce warrior battling a tiger to an undersea princess riding a turtle, and from exotically costumed actors to wild eyed demons. Many of the figures are shown alongside historic woodblock prints featuring the same character. Alan Scott Pate details the symbolism of the costumes, hairstyles, props, and gestures of the dolls. The bits of history and legend that illuminate the story of each doll are told in rich detail. The serious student of Japanese culture will find this book to be a valuable resource. Other readers will be captivated by the color photographs and enjoy an intriguing glimpse into a remarkable culture.
R**R
Beautiful
Bought as a gift for my daughter. She loved it. There are many gorgeous photos of various dolls and explanations of the various types and uses.
A**R
Great Book!
I really enjoyed reading all the history and background of the Japanese dolls. It was very informative.
K**E
Five Stars
Another great reference book for collectors
F**A
Stunning
Beautiful in every way!
G**O
Five Stars
thank you
H**Y
Bought this book as a gift for someone who collects Japanese Dolls and other items. The book itself is quite heavy but, excellent quality!! It's in large size, with beautiful pictures of the dolls and very informative. Definitely makes a for fantastic gift, can't wait for the person to receive it!
C**N
Libro muy interesante y màs todavia al precio reducido obtenido para esta edicion . Lo aconsejo a todos los especialistas motivados por el arte de las antiguas muñecas japonesas
M**I
livre très intéressant avec beaucoup de photos de très grande qualité
C**S
Ouvrage comportant une riche iconographie et des textes de grande qualité permettant de découvrir et de comprendre un art spécifique de la culture japonaise
G**R
A very good and detailed book about Japanese Dolls, using it on my Ba-thesis and has proven very helpful! Definitely recommend this book.
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