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In Search of the Spirit: The Living National Treasures of Japan
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Based on 4 Ratings and 2 Reviews

Book Description
After World War II the Japanese government designated as Living National Treasures men and women who had devoted their lives to traditional Japanese crafts and performing arts.For this superlative book the authors visited six of these extraordinary artists, then blended a brief, illuminating text with color photographs, calligraphy, and illustrated sections to convey the essence of each art form. ... More
Book Information
PublisherDiane Publishing Company
BindingHardcover (4 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages48
ISBN-100756756618
ISBN-13978-0756756611
Publication Date04/1999
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About Ayano Ohmi (Author) : Ayano Ohmi is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Ayano Ohmi include In Search of the Spirit: The Living National Treasures of Japan.
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About Sheila Hamanaka (Author) : Sheila Hamanaka is a published author, editor, and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Sheila Hamanaka include Mates, Dates, and Mad Mistakes (Un... more
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