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\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNingyo: The Art of the Japanese Doll\u003c/i\u003e features over 250 unique photographs as well as extensive commentary and background history.\u003c/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapanese dolls (\u003ci\u003eningyo\u003c/i\u003e) have played an important role in Japanese art and culture since its earliest stages of development, as talismanic figures, centerpieces, in elaborate festivals, medical study tools, theater distractions, decorative objects, and avidly collected art forms, as well as childhood playthings. \u003ci\u003eNingyo: The Art of the Japanese Doll\u003c/i\u003e is the most comprehensive book on antique Japanese dolls and figurines published in English. The book focuses on the many types of Japanese dolls:\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003egosho:\u003c/i\u003e palace dolls\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003ehina:\u003c/i\u003e Girl's Day dolls\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003emusha:\u003c/i\u003e warrior dolls for the Boy's Day Festival\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eisho:\u003c/i\u003e fashion dolls\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003eThe principal forms of the dolls and their history, stylistic development, cultural context, and economic imperatives are discussed against the backdrop of Edo-period society and popular culture. Beautifully detailed color photographs of \u003ci\u003eningyo\u003c/i\u003e drawn from private collections, many of which are published here for the first time, as well as images of related materials selected from celebrated museums and temple collections, such as folding screens, woodblock prints, sculpture, painting ceramics, and textiles, help place the dolls in context. \u003ci\u003eNingyo: The Art of the Japanese Doll\u003c/i\u003e is a fascinating book for anyone interested in Asian doll art and doll collecting. |
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