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"This extensively illustrated catalogue is published in conjunction with the first comprehensive exhibition devoted to the arts of the samurai, including the finest examples of swords - the spirit of the samurai - as well as sword mountings and fittings, armor and helmets, saddles, textiles, and paintings. The works in the catalogue, drawn from public and private collections in Japan, include 34 officially designated National Treasures and 64 Important Cultural Properties, the largest number ever to be shown together at one time. Dating from the 5th to the early 20th century, these majestic objects offer a complete picture of samurai culture and its unique blend of the martial and the refined." "Many of the greatest Japanese swordsmiths are represented in this volume, from early masters such as Yasuie (12th century) and Tomomitsu (14th century) to the Edo-period smiths Nagasone Kotetsu and Kiyomaro. The blades by these and other masters, cherished as much for their beauty as for their cutting efficiency, were equipped with elaborate hilts and scabbards prized for their exquisite craftsmanship and fine materials such as silk, rayskin, gold, lacquer, and certain alloys unique to Japan. Japanese armor is also fully surveyed, from the rarest iron armor of the Kofun period (5th century) to the inventive ceremonial helmets made toward the end of the age of the samurai." --Book Jacket.
Étude du Meikô Zukan Armuriers du Japon, XVIe - XVIIIe siècle Dans le Japon de la seconde moitié du XVIIe siècle, après un demi-siècle de paix, la réduction de la demande d'armures qui en découle va profondément affecter le monde des armuriers. Un concepteur d'armures novateur, au style spectaculaire, et sans doute le dernier, ne sera tiré de l'oubli que grâce à la rencontre fortuite, en 1985, d'un masque d'armure et de sa représentation en dessin, dans un traité manuscrit du XVIIIe siècle. Une branche d'une importante famille d'armuriers va, au milieu du XVIIe siècle, tenter de dominer ce marché déclinant et y réussir. L'étude des centaines de pages de ce manuscrit, telles les pièces d'un puzzle que l'on assemble, va révéler l'étendue insoupçonnée de l'opération de désinformation très élaborée mise au point pour y arriver, et dont les effets se font sentir encore aujourd'hui.
Overzicht van de wapens en wapenuitrustingen van de Samoerai.
À partir du milieu du XVIe siècle, au Japon, les Samouraï vont arborer — sur les champs de bataille — des casques aux formes extravagantes, inspirées aussi bien de la rose trémière que des plumes de paon, ou du boulet de canon apporté par les navigateurs européens. Ces kawari kabuto, ou « casques spectaculaires », trésors d’invention et de virtuosité technique, vont devenir — au fil des décennies — de véritables œuvres d’art. Transformés au cours du XVIIe siècle en de somptueux casques d’apparat, ils révèlent un aspect inattendu — et mal connu — de la culture nippone. C’est cette épopée —courant sur deux siècles — qui est ici contée, au moment même où l’Occident et son marché de l’art réservent — à l’exotisme raffiné des kawari kabuto — un accueil enthousiaste.
The history of arms, armor, and weaponry of the Samurai in ancient Japan.
Samurai Arms, Armor, Costume is one of the first books to show the history and development of clothing, armor, and weaponry of Japan's samurai warrior class using reenactment photographic material. Covering almost a thousand years and all of the major periodicals of Japanese history, nearly fifty modes of dress are described and illustrated in full color. Most importantly, these depict the ever-evolving fighting outfits of the samurai class and its warriors. However, also shown are their everyday and formal wear, including female costumes, which are particularly beautiful and fascinating.
Illustrates the long development of arms and armor in the samurai's seven-hundred-year history.
Samurai Arms, Armor, Costume is one of the first books to show the history and development of clothing, armor, and weaponry of Japan's samurai warrior class using reenactment photographic material. Covering almost a thousand years and all of the major periodicals of Japanese history, nearly fifty modes of dress are described and illustrated in full color. Most importantly, these depict the ever-evolving fighting outfits of the samurai class and its warriors. However, also shown are their everyday and formal wear, including female costumes, which are particularly beautiful and fascinating.