{"product_id":"9781462908806","title":"Glimpse at Art of Japan","description":"First published in 1876, when many considered Japanese art a mere curiosity, \u003cb\u003eA Glimpse at the Art of Japan\u003c\/b\u003e presents Jarves remarkable examination of the problems of Japanese aesthetics, offering a penetrating analysis of the historical, religious, and social influences on the development of art in Japan. Supporting the thesis that art gives true expression to the aspirations of a nation, Jarves discusses such issues as: the influence of Shintoism and Buddhism on Japanese art; Buddhism as the \"nursery of art\"; the Japanese aesthetic ideal and the Grecian form; the literature and poetry of Japan; Japanese decorative and ornamental art; and the Japanese conception of Nature—all in addition to a continuing discussion of the distinguishing characteristics of Japanese aesthetics.","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47143840153840,"sku":"9781462908806","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781462908806_p0.jpg?v=1763680039","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781462908806","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}