Studies in the Decorative Art of Japan
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Sir Francis Piggott
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 9.1 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 174
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Studies in the Decorative Art of Japan
Studies in the Decorative Art of Japan by Sir Francis Piggott is a classic survey of Japanese design and ornament. This digital edition is a PDF download, so you can begin reading moments after purchase.
Originally published in London in 1910, the book draws on Japanese decorative work to show the skill of its artists and the principles behind their compositions.
Book Overview
Sir Francis Piggott, Chief Justice of Hong Kong, prepared this study of Japanese decorative art at a time when Japanese design was widely admired in the West. The volume presents examples of textiles, ornament, and draughtsmanship, including three fragments of brocade used as a triple frontispiece.
This digital edition preserves the historical content and structure of the original 1910 publication in a 174-page PDF.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- A close look at Japanese decorative design and ornament.
- Examples of the draughtsmanship achieved by Japanese artists.
- Typical examples of elaborate design in colour and silk.
- Historical context from a 1910 London edition.
- A complete 174-page digital file for study and reference.
Why This Book Matters
This work offers a window into the early twentieth-century appreciation of Japanese art and craft. It is useful for collectors, designers, and anyone interested in the history of ornament and Japanese aesthetics.
The book also preserves examples of textile and decorative work that show the technical dexterity of Japanese artists.
Book Details
| Author | Sir Francis Piggott |
|---|---|
| Title | Studies in the Decorative Art of Japan |
| Publisher | B.T. Batsford, 94 High Holborn, London |
| Printer | Press of The Box of Curios Printing & Publishing Co., Yokohama |
| Publication Year | 1910 |
| Format | |
| File Size | 9.1 MB |
| Pages | 174 |
| Language | English |
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The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most reading apps that support PDF files.
FAQ
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Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This is a digital edition and no physical item will be shipped.
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The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading apps.
Add this classic study to your library today and explore the decorative art of Japan in digital format.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| File Size (Bytes) | 9551428 |
|---|---|
| Digitized by | Internet Archive in 2012 |
| Funding | Research Library, The Getty Research Institute |
| Archive URL | http://archive.org/details/decorativeartjapan00pigg |
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