100 Great Eastern Works of Art
This beautifully illustrated hardback looks at 100 of the most fascinating works of art to have been created from the Eastern world, filled with full-color artworks.

Moving from the Near East and Middle East across to the Pacific and Oceania by way of India, China and Japan, John Finley explores the incredible art that the Eastern world has to offer. Whether it be an example of indigenous art, a Japanese woodblock print, an architectural gem, such as Angkor Wat, a fine porcelain or alabaster vase, an incredible item of jewellery or a delicate and intricate miniature Persian painting, the breadth and craftsmanship is celebrated in 100 invaluable works.

Includes:
• Bhimbetka rock paintings, India
• The Terracotta Warriors, China
• Hoa Hakananai'a statue, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Polynesia
• Infinity Mirrored Room by Yayoi Kusama, Japan

Each work is shown in full color and is accompanied by an analysis of its history, the artist (if known) who created it and the significance it brings to the art world.

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100 Great Eastern Works of Art
This beautifully illustrated hardback looks at 100 of the most fascinating works of art to have been created from the Eastern world, filled with full-color artworks.

Moving from the Near East and Middle East across to the Pacific and Oceania by way of India, China and Japan, John Finley explores the incredible art that the Eastern world has to offer. Whether it be an example of indigenous art, a Japanese woodblock print, an architectural gem, such as Angkor Wat, a fine porcelain or alabaster vase, an incredible item of jewellery or a delicate and intricate miniature Persian painting, the breadth and craftsmanship is celebrated in 100 invaluable works.

Includes:
• Bhimbetka rock paintings, India
• The Terracotta Warriors, China
• Hoa Hakananai'a statue, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Polynesia
• Infinity Mirrored Room by Yayoi Kusama, Japan

Each work is shown in full color and is accompanied by an analysis of its history, the artist (if known) who created it and the significance it brings to the art world.

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100 Great Eastern Works of Art

100 Great Eastern Works of Art

by John Finlay
100 Great Eastern Works of Art

100 Great Eastern Works of Art

by John Finlay

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This beautifully illustrated hardback looks at 100 of the most fascinating works of art to have been created from the Eastern world, filled with full-color artworks.

Moving from the Near East and Middle East across to the Pacific and Oceania by way of India, China and Japan, John Finley explores the incredible art that the Eastern world has to offer. Whether it be an example of indigenous art, a Japanese woodblock print, an architectural gem, such as Angkor Wat, a fine porcelain or alabaster vase, an incredible item of jewellery or a delicate and intricate miniature Persian painting, the breadth and craftsmanship is celebrated in 100 invaluable works.

Includes:
• Bhimbetka rock paintings, India
• The Terracotta Warriors, China
• Hoa Hakananai'a statue, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Polynesia
• Infinity Mirrored Room by Yayoi Kusama, Japan

Each work is shown in full color and is accompanied by an analysis of its history, the artist (if known) who created it and the significance it brings to the art world.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781398844469
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Limited
Publication date: 08/05/2025
Pages: 208
Product dimensions: 8.86(w) x 11.02(h) x (d)

About the Author

John Finlay gained his doctorate in Fine Art from the Courtauld Institute in London, UK. A renowned expert on Picasso and modern art of all genres, he is the author of Picasso's World, Pop! The World of Pop Art and A Degree in a Book: Art History. He has taught and lectured around the world and now lives in Scotland.
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