Morse, Anne Nishimura (Curator of Japanese Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)

Arts of Japan: MFA Highlights Morse, Anne Nishimura (Curator of Japanese Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Distrib. by D. A. P. Publisher Marketing: The MFA's holdings of Japanese art make up the finest and most comprehensive collection outside of Japan. This stunning overview features many of the collection's best-known and most beloved works, including such rare paintings as the eighth-century Buddhist panel Shaka, the Historical Buddha, Preaching on Vulture Peak and the thirteenth-century narrative hand-scroll Night Attack on the Sanjo Palace (the most exciting section of the celebrated Heiji monogatari scrolls), along with fine examples from the Museum's unsurpassed grouping of woodblock prints, magnificent sculptures such as a gilt-wooden statue of the bodhisattva Miroku by the twelfth-century master Kaikei, plus a representative selection of postcards, textiles, ceramics, lacquer wares, sword-fittings and other decorative arts. In all, more than 160 highlights from the museum's staggering collection are illustrated and discussed, divided into four themes--Art of the Temple, The Town, The Ruling Classes and Japanese Art in the World. Ranging from the seventh century to the present day, this engaging volume introduces readers to the complex variety and renowned brilliance of Japanese arts. Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2009 pg. 228 (EAN 9780878467143, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  Earle, Joe Veteran newspaper reporter and editor Joe Earle, a longtime Decatur resident, has assembled images from the DeKalb History Center, the archives of churches, and other Decatur institutions to show how the city has changed through the years. These images record Decatur's growth from a quiet country village to a busy community at the center of a populous, suburban county. Contributor Bio:  Saunders, Rachel Rachel Saunders is the owner and founder of Blue Chair Fruit Company and the author of the James Beard Award-nominated "Blue Chair Jam Cookbook", which is widely regarded as the definitive modern work on preserving. A much sought-after teacher and jam and marmalade expert, Rachel offers classes regularly both in the U. S. and abroad and also offers a stream-able online class, Jam & Marmalade the Blue Chair Way. A native of New York State, Rachel studied France and the French language at Smith College and La Sorbonne Paris IV, receiving her degree from Smith at age 20. She lives with her husband in Oakland, CA.