Mythological Japan : the symbolisms of mythology in relation to Japanese art, with illustrations drawn in Japan, by native artists (1902)
Otto, Alexander Francis, b. 1873 · Philadelphia : Drexel Biddle · leaf 15
at thosewho have not the leisure or convenience to visit thecharming country of the Mikados, are to be con-gratulated that in this exquisite work they may seethat fairyland as in a mirror. The faithful andartistic manner in which many of the picturesare rendered is an important feature in… … MOTIF. The instinctive desire to know the innermost meaning of thingshas always been an important quality in the mind of man, aquality particularly worthy in connection with the interesting loreof the East, where myths have ever held a sacred place. From the first, the decoration of the ornamental…
Art, Japanese · Mythology, Japanese · Symbolism
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