Hugo Munsterberg (2) (1916–1995)

11/13/10

This is a catalogue of an exhibition selected by Dr. Hugo Mustergerb and shown in Asia House Gallery in the spring of 1965, as part of the efforts of The Asia Society to further greater understanding and mutual appreciation between the United States and the peoples of Asia.

The exhibition includes a selection of ceramics, lacquerware, paintings and sculpture, books and rubbings, toys, textiles, and wood and metal objects.

This book is a comprehensive guide and commentary on the folk arts of Japan, written by Dr. Hugo Munsterberg.

'The sparkling charm of a host of folk-craft creations - toys, pottery, baskets, lacquer ware, farmhouses, sculpture, to name but a few - is beautifully portayed in a wealth of illustration and descriptive commentary.'

The origins of folk art in Japan, its historical contexts, and regional specialities are also discussed.

With a preface by Dr. Soetsu Yanagi.

I enjoyed it. I have the first edition, so it is 60 years old. For the time it was lavishly illustrated. I don't know Japanese history or art so I got a fine introduction (up through 1957). Paintings and buildings I have seen I will see again differently.