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Art and palace politics in early modern Japan, 1580s-1680s

Elizabeth Lillehoj (Author)
Magnificent art and architecture created for the emperor with the financial support of powerful warlords at the beginning of Japan's early modern era (1580s-1680s) testify to the continued cultural and ideological significance of the imperial family. Works created in this context are discussed in this groundbreaking study, with over 100 illustrations in color

eBook, English, 2011
Brill, Leiden, 2011