Kazuko Koizumi Bücher

This beautiful and authoritative volume celebrates the rich variety and fine craftsmanship of some of the best examples of traditional Japanese chests. Over 150 photographs illustrate the styles, the regional differences, the unusual workmanship and the materials used in their production. Thetext covers a wide range of topics, from the origins and evolution of the chests and the effects of local culture on their design to the importance of sea chests and the channels that led to their distribution to locations around the country. The book also features detailed explanations of thematerials and finishes, with an emphasis on traditional Japanese lacquer and the metal fittings reminiscent of armor.Author Kazuko Koizumi brings her expertise and passion for her subject to Traditional Japanese Chests , making it both an essential reference for the serious collector, furniture maker or interior designer, as well as a source of enjoyment for the reader who just wants to learn more about thesemagnificent pieces.

Japanese furniture has a rich heritage dating back to the seventh century. Masterful craftsmanship and aesthetic sensitivity evolved with this furniture's long history. Yet, as with much that is Japanese, these pieces find virtue in restraint. The work is compelling yet sedate, with anunderstated simplicity distilled from a thousand years of knowledge and careful craftsmanship.Though the West has long acknowledged the beauty and value of these objects, the history of their making--their milieu and craftsmanship-remain virtually unexplored. This volume, first published in 1986, fills that void. Author Kazuko Koizumi, a pioneer in the field, brings a thoroughness and warmthto the subject. A wealth of illustrated material puts the pieces in context. A historical account, laced with centuries-old drawings, traces the evolution of furniture design through the lens of Japan's "floor-based" culture.With 114 color plates and over 650 figures, Traditional Japanese Furniture documents and discusses the roots of more than eighty unique furniture types, including the many variations of the beloved tansu chest that has made its way into homes and museums around the world. Like many of the objects itportrays, Traditional Japanese Furniture has found its place among collectors and enthusiasts, standing today as the definitive volume on the subject.