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Kingyo: The Artistry Of Japanese Goldfish : Kazuya Takaoka :
Paperback Books for Children in Japanese. Goldfish -Kingyo- were originally brought to Japan from China inand raised exclusively by the rich and the noble as highly prized, rare pets. We all like the idea of saving a bit of cash, so when we found out how many good quality used products are out japansee – we just had to let you know!
This is you basic poor boy falls for rich girl; rich girl goes off and leaves poor jaanese, poor boy decides to create the most beautiful goldfish ever story.
In the s, however, they became popular among the general public, and ultimately a unique culture of breeders, collectors, and connoisseurs came into being.
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Kingyo : The Artistry of Japanese Goldfish by Kanoko Okamoto and Kazuya Takaoka (2004, Paperback)
Shipping cost cannot be calculated. The story charmingly evokes life in Japan in the early twentieth century and sheds light on the aesthetics of goldfish appreciation. Kingyois sure japaneae fascinate both aquarium aficionados and readers with an interest in things Asian.
In the s, however, they became popular among the general public, and ultimately a unique culture of breeders, collectors, and connoisseurs came into being. Skip to main content. Harry Potter Years by J. Select a valid country. Learn More – opens in a new window or tab. Read more about the condition. Packed with photographs, Kingyo: A dip into this exquisite volume is sure to distract readers from their own priorities” -USA Today “It makes you want to raise a few yourself.
This book will be an inspiration for designers, collectors, and anyone interested in Japanese art. The Artistry of Japanese Goldfish offers a delightful visual tour of goldfish in Japanese art and design, together with a description of the goldfish breeds that have developed in Japan over hundreds of years of meticulous cultivation.
Interspersed with photographs of shubunkin and ranchu are their images in art—on ceramic bowls, wooden buckets and delicate china plates, in textiles and watercolor paintings. This book will be an inspiration for designers, collectors, and anyone interested in Japanese art. Titled Tsuru wa yamiki The Dying Craneit was inspired by the life of the writer Ryunosuke Akutagawa, whom she knew before his death a decade earlier.
Kingyo: The Artistry of the Japanese Goldfish by Kanoko Okamoto
The fantastical Japanese goldfish gets a fitting homage in this thick, sumptuous gift book. This was really quite a quietly phenomenal work.
A big, thick compendium of gorgeous photos of my personal power animal. HC rated it it was amazing Jul 31, Refer to eBay Return policy for more details.
Books by Kanoko Okamoto. Karyn rated it it was amazing Nov 04, The Artistry of Japanese Goldfish by Kingyois sure to fascinate both aquarium aficionados and readers with an interest in things Asian.
Jen rated it it was amazing Aug 01, Looking for beautiful books? Learn More – opens in a new window or tab Any international shipping and import charges are paid in part to Pitney Bowes Inc. Designer Takaoka gives some of the pages bright, geometric borders but otherwise keeps the layout spare and clean.
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