Animal, Bird, Insect, Fish: Traditional Patterns in Japanese Design Christopher Dewees containing some light stains

containing some light stains

they reveal the deep bonds that link humans and their four-pawed friends throughout our community

playful canvas for global artistic expression

Volume 12 (May 1876 – October 1876)

Animal, Bird, Insect, Fish: Traditional Patterns in Japanese Design Christopher Dewees containing some light stainsAs the fourth title of the "Traditional Patterns in Japanese Design" series on "Wave, Cloud, Pine", "Flower, Bird" and "Women," this book shows other popular motifs, which are animals, birds, insects, fishes. Along those existing animals tigers, bears, deer, dogs, cats, sheep, pigeons, butterflies, carps and some more, imaginary beasts like dragons are presented as well. Featured works dated from the 15th century to the present are included.