An extraordinary, sweeping visual chronicle of Japanese culture, Japan: A History in Art by Bradley Smith is a masterpiece of historical documentation. Printed in Japan, this beautifully curated, large-format volume contains 296 pages that seamlessly weave together centuries of political, social, and spiritual history through the lens of the nation's finest visual masterpieces—from ancient religious scrolls to vivid Edo-period woodblock prints.
Complete with a prestigious introduction by Marius B. Jansen and Nagatake Asano (former Director of the Tokyo National Museum), this English-language edition serves as both an invaluable scholarly reference and a striking sculptural element for a sophisticated interior.
Its impressive scale, rich layout, and original illustrative dust jacket make it a standout addition to a curated bookshelf, a collector's library, or styled open on a coffee table.
Author Bradley Smith
Introduction Marius B. Jansen & Nagatake Asano
Period 1964 (First Edition)
Pages 296 pages
Language English (Printed in Japan)
Dimensions 33 cm H x 24 cm W x 4 cm D
Materials Hardcover cloth-bound book with original illustrated dust jacket, heavy-weight gloss art paper
Condition
Good Vintage Condition. The interior pages remain remarkably crisp, bright, and free of writing or major foxing, with the color plates exceptionally vivid. The cloth-bound spine and binding are structurally sound and tight. The original dust jacket shows authentic character and age-appropriate shelf wear, including some minor edge tears and light scuffing, which only enhances its genuine vintage pedigree.
An extraordinary, sweeping visual chronicle of Japanese culture, Japan: A History in Art by Bradley Smith is a masterpiece of historical documentation. Printed in Japan, this beautifully curated, large-format volume contains 296 pages that seamlessly weave together centuries of political, social, and spiritual history through the lens of the nation's finest visual masterpieces—from ancient religious scrolls to vivid Edo-period woodblock prints.
Complete with a prestigious introduction by Marius B. Jansen and Nagatake Asano (former Director of the Tokyo National Museum), this English-language edition serves as both an invaluable scholarly reference and a striking sculptural element for a sophisticated interior.
Its impressive scale, rich layout, and original illustrative dust jacket make it a standout addition to a curated bookshelf, a collector's library, or styled open on a coffee table.
Author Bradley Smith
Introduction Marius B. Jansen & Nagatake Asano
Period 1964 (First Edition)
Pages 296 pages
Language English (Printed in Japan)
Dimensions 33 cm H x 24 cm W x 4 cm D
Materials Hardcover cloth-bound book with original illustrated dust jacket, heavy-weight gloss art paper
Condition
Good Vintage Condition. The interior pages remain remarkably crisp, bright, and free of writing or major foxing, with the color plates exceptionally vivid. The cloth-bound spine and binding are structurally sound and tight. The original dust jacket shows authentic character and age-appropriate shelf wear, including some minor edge tears and light scuffing, which only enhances its genuine vintage pedigree.
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