This vintage book contains a detailed introduction to Japanese art, with historical information, directions for using materials, details on influential artists and pieces, and much more. On The Laws Of Japanese Painting constitutes a must-read for those with a practical interest in Japanese art and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: Personal Experiences, Art in Japan, Laws for the Use of Brush and Materials, Laws Governing the Conception and Execution of a Painting, Canons of the Aesthetics of Japanese Painting, Subjects for Japanese Painting, Signatures and Seals, Explanation of Head-Bands, and Plates Explanatory of the Forgoing Text on the Laws of Japanese Painting . Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. This book was first published in 1911."