The history of Japanese photography
By: Anne Wilkes Tucker ... [et al.] ; with essays by Iizawa Kōtarō, Kinoshita Naoyuki ; edited and translated by John Junkerman ; executive coordinator, Ishiwata Maya ; coordinators for the Japan Foundation, Imai Rie, Kuriyama Masayuki
Contributors: Tucker, Anne; Iizawa, Kōtarō, 1954-; Kinoshita, Naoyuki, 1954-; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Kokusai Kōryū Kikin
Publisher: Yale University Press in association with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Yale University Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New Haven
Language: eng
Number of pages: 405
Subjects: Photography -- Japan -- History
Description: "Over the past 150 years, Japanese photographers have created an impressive body of work that ranges from dignified imperial portraits to sweeping urban panoramas, from early ethereal landscapes to modern urban mysteries. Despite the richness, significance, and variety of this work, however, it has largely been neglected in Western histories of photography. This gorgeous and groundbreaking book - the first comprehensive account of Japanese photography from its inception in the mid-nineteenth century to the present day - reveals to English-speaking audiences the importance and beauty of this art form."--Jacket.

"Over the past 150 years, Japanese photographers have created an impressive body of work that ranges from dignified imperial portraits to sweeping urban panoramas, from early ethereal landscapes to modern urban mysteries. Despite the richness, significance, and variety of this work, however, it has largely been neglected in Western histories of photography.

This gorgeous and groundbreaking book - the first comprehensive account of Japanese photography from its inception in the mid-nineteenth century to the present day - reveals to English-speaking audiences the importance and beauty of this art form."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: "The History of Japanese Photography exhibition has been organized by the Japan Foundation and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston."--T.p. verso

Includes bibliographical references (p. 386-389) and index