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Contributor(s): Dresser, Christopher (Author)

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 ISBN: 1108080618     ISBN-13: 9781108080613
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: May 2015
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BISAC Categories:
- History | Asia - General
- Architecture
- Art
Dewey: 720.95
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - East and South-East Asian His
Physical Information: 1.08" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" L (1.34 lbs) 484 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Asian
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Educated at the Government School of Design (predecessor of the Royal College of Art), Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) became arguably the first industrial designer, identified by his name on his work. He was an early proponent of oriental art: as a leading figure in the Aesthetic Movement, he promoted Japonism in art and decoration. In 1876-7 he toured Japan at the Japanese government's invitation, investigating local manufacturing and design. This beautifully illustrated 1882 work is the result. The first half is a travelogue of Dresser's time in Japan, written with a designer's eye for the architecture and decoration around him. The second half, covering the various ways in which design and decoration were used in the manufacturing industries, includes consideration of architectural motifs, the importance of symbols, lacquerware, ceramics, metalware, and fabric production. This remains an invaluable resource for the student of Japanese art and design.
 
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