Inspired Shapes: Contemporary Designs for Japan's Ancient Crafts

by Ori Koyama

Book Overview

The movement to bring contemporary sensibilities to Japan's traditional crafts-in stunning photographs and inspiring words. Inspired Shapes is the first book to showcase the work of today's innovative Japanese craftspeople who are striving to keep their crafts viable, yet compatible with modern lifestyles and aesthetics. Author Ori Koyama searched throughout Japan to find the artists and works most representative of the movement. What she found was...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 4770029500
• ISBN13: 9784770029508
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Kodansha
• Length: 111 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.3" x 11.2"