A Grammar of Japanese Ornament and Design and major brush strokes of

and major brush strokes of Chinese painting and calligraphy

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A Grammar of Japanese Ornament and Design and major brush strokes ofWith the opening of Japan to the West in the mid 19th century, much of Japanese life that had been sealed off from the rest of the world for centuries was now revealed to the public at large including the artistic styles and subjects depicted in this excellent collection. Rendered by a trained British architect, the images comprise one of the most comprehensive surveys of Japanese art and ornamentation. Included are graceful details from landscapes,