Description: Zen Paintings in Edo Japan (1600-1868): Playfulness and Freedom in the Artwork of Hakuin Ekaku and Sengai Gibon [Hardcover] Aviman, Galit Product Overview In Zen Buddhism, the concept of freedom is of profound importance. And yet, until now there has been no in-depth study of the manifestation of this liberated attitude in the lives and artwork of Edo period Zen monk-painters. This book explores the playfulness and free-spirited attitude reflected in the artwork of two prominent Japanese Zen monk-painters: Hakuin Ekaku (1685-1768) and Sengai Gibon (1750-1837). The free attitude emanating from their paintings is one of the qualities which distinguish Edo period Zen paintings from those of earlier periods. These paintings are part of a Zen ink painting tradition that began following the importation of Zen Buddhism from China at the beginning of the Kamakura period (1185-1333). In this study, Aviman elaborates on the nature of this particular artistic expression and identifies its sources, focusing on the lives of the monk-painters and their artwork. The author applies a multifaceted approach, combining a holistic analysis of the paintings, i.e. as interrelated combination of text and image, with a contextualization of the works within the specific historical, art historical, cultural, social and political environments in which they were created. Read more Details Publisher : Routledge; 1st edition (December 10, 2014) Language : English Hardcover : 180 pages ISBN-10 : 7 ISBN-13 : 27 Item Weight : 1.2 pounds Dimensions : 6.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches Best Sellers Rank: #9,154,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3,431 in Calligraphy Guides #35,046 in Arts & Photography Criticism #45,701 in Art History (Books) #3,431 in Calligraphy Guides We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 1409470423
ISBN10: 1409470423
ISBN13: 9781409470427
EAN: 9781409470427
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Brand: Routledge
GTIN: 09781409470427
Number of Pages: 180 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Zen Paintings in Edo Japan (1600-1868) : Playfulness and Freedom in the Artwork of Hakuin Ekaku and Sengai Gibon
Publisher: Routledge
Subject: Asian / Japanese, Criticism & Theory, History / Romanticism, History / Baroque & Rococo
Item Height: 1 in
Publication Year: 2014
Item Weight: 18.4 Oz
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Art
Item Length: 9.5 in
Author: Galit Aviman
Item Width: 6.5 in
Format: Hardcover
