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Family Crests of Japan - by Stone Bridge Press (Paperback)

Name: Family Crests of Japan - by Stone Bridge Press (Paperback)
Brand: Stone Bridge Press
SKU: 86042991
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Find the beauty and meaning of over 850 family crests found in Japanese tradition.
Author(s): Stone Bridge Press
156 Pages
Art, Asian

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About the Book

Find the beauty and meaning of over 850 family crests found in Japanese tradition

Book Synopsis

Find the beauty and meaning of over 850 family crests found in Japanese tradition.

Bold, iconic designs have been used to symbolize family names in Japan from the time of the court nobles in the twelfth century. The sense of "family" has changed in modern Japan, but the crests' high-contrast motifs and simple geometries are right at home in our logo-emblazoned age, even as the designs express old cultural interests and ideals: cherry blossoms, well buckets, floating clouds. This book contains over 850 family crests (kamon) with descriptions, cultural backgrounds, and a selection of photographs showing how crests are used on banners, signs, and buildings. Of special interest to graphic designers, quilt-makers, and illustrators.

Review Quotes

"Family Crests of Japan, is a comprehensive presentation on a subject that reveals much about Japanese values, but few people give much thought to. Both a guide and art catalog, the book helpfully groups kamon (family crests) into easily understandable categories."

-The Japan Times

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 8.36 Inches (W) x .41 Inches (D)

Weight: .68 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 156

Genre: Art

Sub-Genre: Asian

Publisher: Stone Bridge Press

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Stone Bridge Press

Language: English

Street Date: April 1, 2007

TCIN: 86042991

UPC: 9781933330303

Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-6775

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.41 inches length x 8.36 inches width x 7.9 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.68 pounds

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