Phaidon

Japan Style

C$68.40 C$80.50
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Phaidon
Japan Style C$68.40 C$80.50

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Japan Style, published by Phaidon, is a visually striking and culturally insightful book that explores the unmistakable yet elusive forms of Japanese aesthetics. Through expert essays and over 150 stunning images, the book invites readers to delve into the subtle expressions of stone gardens, calligraphy and architecture – offering a window into the essence of Japanese culture and worldview.

Written by scholar Gian Carlo Calza, one of the world's leading experts on Japanese art and aesthetics, this acclaimed work has become a modern classic. Now available in a refreshed reprint, the 2025 hardcover edition includes 304 pages and is written in English.

  • Author Gian Carlo Calza
  • Language English
  • Publication year 2025
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 304
  • Size 10.63 x 8.07 x 1.18 in (27 x 20,5 x 3 cm)
  • Weight 3.53 lbs (1.6 kg)
  • ISBN 9781837290017
  • Product ID: PHAPH1388

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