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Author | : Christie's (auktionshus, London) |
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Download Fine Japanese Swords, Swordfittings, Inro and Other Works of Art. The the Property of Various Owners Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Christie, Manson and Woods (London) |
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Total Pages | : 45 |
Release | : 1973 |
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Author | : Joe Earle |
Publisher | : MFA Publications |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011-03-31 |
Genre | : Samurai |
ISBN | : 9780878467754 |
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As the "soul of the samurai," the sword is famously both the symbol and instrument of Japanese military prowess. Less known, at least in the west, is its role as a fashion accessory or status symbol. More than the weapon itself, it was the sword's metal fittings--from the hand guard to the small decorative plates on the hilt--that reflected the complexities of samurai life. Some fittings were meant to convey the honor and self-control expected of a samurai, while other, more flamboyant fittings reflected the samurai's leisure-time persona as "man about town." Later, when the wearing of swords spread beyond the samurai class, both the decorative function of the fittings and the variety of their designs increased, leading to some of the most accomplished metalwork ever created. Now in paperback for the first time, Lethal Elegance presents 150 of these remarkable sword fittings, and is one of the few books to focus on their styles and techniques. It discusses the visual effects achieved with different alloys, the evolution of fittings following changes in warfare, symbolism and standards for connoisseurship. Though these objects were created for violent ends, their variety and beauty also reveal them as wonders of self-expression.
Author | : Christie's (auktionshus, London) |
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Download Fine Japanese Inro, Sword-fittings, Ivories and Other Works of Art Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Christie's (auktionshus, London) |
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Author | : Yoshindo Yoshihara |
Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages | : 592 |
Release | : 2012-09-10 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 1462909965 |
Download Art of the Japanese Sword Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
In The Art of the Japanese Sword, master swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara offers a detailed look at the entire process of Japanese sword making, including the finishing and appreciation of Japanese blades. Japanese sword art stands out in many ways: functionality as a weapon, sophisticated metallurgy and metalsmithing, the shape of the blade itself--all contribute to the beauty of these remarkable weapons. The Art of the Japanese Sword conveys to the reader Japanese samurai sword history and Japanese sword care, as well as explaining how to view and appreciate a blade. With 256 full-color pages, this sword book illustrates in meticulous detail how modern craftsmen use traditional methods to prepare their steel, forge the sword and create the unique hardened edge. By gaining a good understanding of how a sword is actually made, the reader will be able to appreciate the samurai sword more fully. Topics include: Appreciating the Japanese sword History of the Japanese sword Traditional Japanese steelmaking Making the sword Finishing the sword
Author | : Christie, Manson & Woods |
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Total Pages | : 45 |
Release | : 1973 |
Genre | : Art objects, Japanese |
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Download Fine Japanese Swords, Swordfittings, Inro and Other Works of Art ... which Will be Sold at Auction by Christie, Manson & Woods ... at Their Great Rooms ... Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Leon Kapp |
Publisher | : Kodansha International |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 1987 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9780870117985 |
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From raw steel to tempered blade, this text presents a visual account of thencient craft of swordmaking as practiced in modern Japan.
Author | : Roy G. Cole |
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