Japan 1900. A Portrait in Color - Couverture rigide

Dobson, Sebastian; Arque, Sabine

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 3836595931 ISBN 13 : 9783836595933

Editeur : TASCHEN, 2024

Synopsis

The Golden Age of Travel neatly overlaps with the reign of the Emperor Meiji, which began in 1868 with the overthrow of a feudal order that had kept Japan secluded from the outside world for more than 200 years. In the ensuing four-and-a-half decades, Japan became a less remote and more attractive destination for the international traveler and a popular subject for photographers, both Japanese and foreign.

In 536 pages, this book presents more than 700 vintage images of Japan, texts by a specialist in early Japanese photography, and extensive commentary through thematic sections exploring traditions as varied as tea, silk and Buddhism, as well as itineraries across five regions, all of which guide the reader through this captivating land.

Our travels take us from the enchanting vistas of Nagasaki to the seagirt shrine of Miyajima, long esteemed among the "Three Views" considered the most beautiful in Japan; from the rambling streets of Kobe to the energetic bustle of Osaka; from the cornucopia of historic sights in the ancient cities of Kyoto and Nara to the twin delights of shopping and sex in the vibrant modern port of Yokohama; from the timeless beauty of Mount Fuji and the mountainside scenery of nearby Hakone to the urban melange of Japan’s modern capital, where the traditions of Edo and the modernity of Tokyo co-existed; and, finally, from the jewel-like architecture of Nikko set amidst forests and waterfalls to the islet-studded bay of Matsushima, until our journey ends in the remote wilds of Hokkaido, home to the indigenous Ainu.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Sabine Arqué es documentalista, iconógrafa y escritora. Ha colaborado en numerosos libros sobre viajes, historia del turismo y fotografía.

Sebastian Dobson es un experto independiente en la historia de la fotografía temprana en Japón y Asia Oriental. Imparte conferencias en Europa, Estados Unidos, Australia y Japón, y entre sus publicaciones se cuentan entradas enciclopédicas, reseñas de libros, numerosos artículos y ensayos para catálogos de exposiciones organizadas en Boston, Singapur y Tokio.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Japan opened its doors to the outside world in 1868, ending more than 200 years of seclusion and bringing the country into the modern age. Sebastian Dobson and Sabine Arqué have compiled old, hand-colored photographs and colorful photochromes to reveal Japan in the 1900s, from Beppu’s hot springs to the new capital of Tokyo.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: TASCHEN
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: multilingue
• ISBN 10: 3836595931
• ISBN 13: 9783836595933
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 535
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