Smith, Bradley <br/><br/>
Japan:   A History in Art / 
Bradley Smith 
 - New York   Gemini-Smith, Inc.   1964 
 - 295p. 
<br/><br/> A panoramic survey of Japanese history conveyed through artistic expression—from ancient artifacts to early 20th-century works. The book intertwines historical narratives with visual art (e.g., sculpture, painting, architecture), featuring over 295 pages of color imagery. While broad in scope, it emphasizes the relationship between Japan’s cultural heritage and visual representation, and includes curated voices from Japanese experts <br/>jamescumminsbookseller.com<br/><br/><br/>Despite its title, readers note it covers Japanese history through art rather than focusing on art history alone, offering a rich introduction to Japan’s cultural and aesthetic evolution. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Art
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>915.2