Authoritative and wide-ranging visual essay on the aesthetics of Japan Unique handbook that aids an understanding of Japanese culture through its architecture, arts, crafts, cinema and literature Written by one of the world's most respected specialists and scholars of Japanese art and culture This book gives an insight into the essence of Japanese culture, identifying its specific qualities and characteristics from Ukiyo-e to Tadao Ando Illustrated with over 150 images, both traditional and contemporary sakriti opis