Japanese Art: Background

Published jointly by Prentice Hall and Harry N. Abrams, Inc., this second edition of the comprehensive history of Japanese art from 10,500 B.C.E. now extends beyond 1945,  tying together more closely the development of all the media within a well-articulated historical and social context.

Contains over 10,000 articles exploring every aspect of Japanese society, history, politics, economy, thought and culture. The 50,000-item index is cross-referenced for easy location of facts.

Traces the development of the traditional styles of the architecture of Japanese houses, theaters, teahouses, castles, Buddhist temples, and Shinto shrines.

A chronology of major political, social and cultural events in Japan from the introduction of Buddhism to the 20th century. Significant developments in art history are noted as well.