Patricia J. Graham

Asian art expert Dr. Patricia Graham guides readers through the aspects of Japanese art and design we've all come to appreciate—whether it's a silk kimono, a carefully raked garden path, or modern snack food packaging. From the ten key characteristics of Japanese design to the Shinto and Buddhist influences on its aesthetics, Japanese Design serves as a great resource for...

In Japanese Design, Asian art expert and author Patricia J. Graham explains how this aesthetic, based on fine craftsmanship and simplicity, developed. Her unusual, full-colour presentation reveals the Japanese design aesthetic in an absorbing way, using a combination of insightful explanations and more than 160 stunning photos. Focusing upon ten elements of Japanese design, Graham explores how visual qualities, cultural...