The authoritative and comprehensive visual essay on the aesthetics of Japan, a classic volume now reissued with a striking cover design.Japan Style is an aesthetic that everyone recognizes: a perfectly staged flower, elegant calligraphy, or a simple rock garden - yet it is difficult to define.This book, written by one of the world's most respected experts on Japanese art and culture, does just that. Illustrated with over 150 stunning images that unlock the essence of Japanese art and culture, and complemented by the insightful text of Gian Carlo Calza, Japan Style explores specific achievements of Japanese art and architecture and offers an in-depth analysis of Japanese culture as a whole, its vision of the world and of humanity. (Publisher's note - reproduced with permission)