The world of the samurai on the frame of a sword
The world of the samurai on the frame of a sword
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Artistic frame of Japanese sword is a unique phenomenon in arts and crafts.
It is not just a beautiful decoration of the blade and scabbard, it is a synthesis of exquisite design and jewelry art with the history and culture of Japan.
The objects that make up the sword frame are the object of study and collecting. The first part of the book contains information about the materials and techniques used in the making of the sword frame. A detailed overview of the schools of masters who worked in this field is given.
The second part presents a catalog of sword frame elements. The subjects depicted on them, reflect the mythology of Japan, legends of great warriors and poets, flora and fauna of the Land of the Rising Sun, its customs, holidays and everyday objects.
In short, the whole world of the samurai is placed on the frame of his sword.
Accessible presentation and rich illustrative material make the book equally interesting both for specialists and for a wide range of readers who are not indifferent to the thousand-year history of the Japanese sword - the spiritual symbol of the samurai. The Japanese poems are translated by V. Markova.
It is not just a beautiful decoration of the blade and scabbard, it is a synthesis of exquisite design and jewelry art with the history and culture of Japan.
The objects that make up the sword frame are the object of study and collecting. The first part of the book contains information about the materials and techniques used in the making of the sword frame. A detailed overview of the schools of masters who worked in this field is given.
The second part presents a catalog of sword frame elements. The subjects depicted on them, reflect the mythology of Japan, legends of great warriors and poets, flora and fauna of the Land of the Rising Sun, its customs, holidays and everyday objects.
In short, the whole world of the samurai is placed on the frame of his sword.
Accessible presentation and rich illustrative material make the book equally interesting both for specialists and for a wide range of readers who are not indifferent to the thousand-year history of the Japanese sword - the spiritual symbol of the samurai. The Japanese poems are translated by V. Markova.
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