The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated
by John T. Carpenter, Melissa Mccormick
An illuminating study of The Tale of Genji, pairing the classic text with centuries of Japanese paintings, manuscripts, and printed books that reveal its lasting cultural impact.
About This Book
This volume presents the renowned Japanese literary classic through a selection of rare paintings, manuscripts, and printed books.
Essays examine the tale's transmission, its influence on visual culture, and the ways successive generations have reinterpreted its themes.
The publication accompanies a major exhibition, offering readers insight into both the narrative and its artistic interpretations across centuries.
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