Author: Rodney Ee
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9814484571
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Hi, Konnichiwa
Author: Yayoi Kusama
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1568365381
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Japanese painter, sculptor, writer, installation and performance artist Yayoi Kusama has been in the vanguard of contemporary art for sixty years. Best known for her use of patterns of dots (which she claims evolved from the hallucinations she’s had since childhood), Kusama, now 84 years old, is finally getting the international recognition she deserves. Hi, Konnichiwa brings together Kusama’s vivid imagery and haunting words with photos of the artist at work and at various stages in her life. The pieces are mostly from recent years (2000-2012), although there are some that go back as far as the 1950s. Here are Kusama’s large-scale canvases, environmental sculptures, multi-media installations, and numerous self-portraits. Here, too, are photos of the artist at ten years old, and as a young woman in Tokyo and then New York, often wearing outrageous clothes of her own design. And we see Yayoi Kusama in recent years, working in her studio in Tokyo—minus the garish make-up and red wig. The book is a chronicle of her creative endeavors and of her life, offering a glimpse into the fevered imagination of this very complicated and fascinating woman. Yayoi Kusama was born in 1929 in Japan, and from an early age, suffered from hallucinations, which she maintains inspired the visual language she continues to use today. At art school in Kyoto, she first began to experiment with the subversive themes that became her trademark. After leaving school, Kusama had a period of intense productivity, and by 1955, was gaining prominence as an artist in Japan. In 1958, Yayoi Kusama moved to New York, where she was one of the pioneers of the Pop Art and performance art movements. She became a darling of the media, promoting free sex and anti-war activism. She started Kusama Fashion Company, which was quite successful—her clothes sold in hundreds of stores including Bloomingdales By the 1970s, the earlier energy and excitement of the New York art scene had subsided. In 1973, Kusama went back to Japan, and in 1977, took up residence in a psychiatric hospital, where she still lives. She built a large studio nearby and continues to work there. While she certainly didn’t fade into obscurity, Yayoi Kusama moved out of the spotlight. The last few years, however, have seen renewed interest in her work. In 2008, Christie’s sold a painting for $5.1 million, then a record for a living female artist. A major retrospective opened at the Whitney Museum in New York in Summer 2013; and at the same she Kusama collaborated with Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton collection featuring her polka dots. Kusama recently signed with a new gallery in New York, and a solo show is planned for Fall 2013.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1568365381
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Japanese painter, sculptor, writer, installation and performance artist Yayoi Kusama has been in the vanguard of contemporary art for sixty years. Best known for her use of patterns of dots (which she claims evolved from the hallucinations she’s had since childhood), Kusama, now 84 years old, is finally getting the international recognition she deserves. Hi, Konnichiwa brings together Kusama’s vivid imagery and haunting words with photos of the artist at work and at various stages in her life. The pieces are mostly from recent years (2000-2012), although there are some that go back as far as the 1950s. Here are Kusama’s large-scale canvases, environmental sculptures, multi-media installations, and numerous self-portraits. Here, too, are photos of the artist at ten years old, and as a young woman in Tokyo and then New York, often wearing outrageous clothes of her own design. And we see Yayoi Kusama in recent years, working in her studio in Tokyo—minus the garish make-up and red wig. The book is a chronicle of her creative endeavors and of her life, offering a glimpse into the fevered imagination of this very complicated and fascinating woman. Yayoi Kusama was born in 1929 in Japan, and from an early age, suffered from hallucinations, which she maintains inspired the visual language she continues to use today. At art school in Kyoto, she first began to experiment with the subversive themes that became her trademark. After leaving school, Kusama had a period of intense productivity, and by 1955, was gaining prominence as an artist in Japan. In 1958, Yayoi Kusama moved to New York, where she was one of the pioneers of the Pop Art and performance art movements. She became a darling of the media, promoting free sex and anti-war activism. She started Kusama Fashion Company, which was quite successful—her clothes sold in hundreds of stores including Bloomingdales By the 1970s, the earlier energy and excitement of the New York art scene had subsided. In 1973, Kusama went back to Japan, and in 1977, took up residence in a psychiatric hospital, where she still lives. She built a large studio nearby and continues to work there. While she certainly didn’t fade into obscurity, Yayoi Kusama moved out of the spotlight. The last few years, however, have seen renewed interest in her work. In 2008, Christie’s sold a painting for $5.1 million, then a record for a living female artist. A major retrospective opened at the Whitney Museum in New York in Summer 2013; and at the same she Kusama collaborated with Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton collection featuring her polka dots. Kusama recently signed with a new gallery in New York, and a solo show is planned for Fall 2013.
My Name is Not Konnichiwa
Author: Rodney Ee
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9814484571
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9814484571
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Konnichiwa Florida Moon
Author: Virginia Aronson
Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc
ISBN: 1561642630
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
This is the story of one of the earliest Japanese Americans to settle in Florida. How did a poor Japanese immigrant transform himself into one of south Florida's most generous millionaires? He bowed to the earth, gave thanks to the Florida moon, and grew pineapples! Here for the first time in book form is the inspirational story of George Morikami, a true Florida pioneer. In the early 1900s, young Sukeji "George" Morikami lived happily with his family in a quiet Japanese fishing hamlet. But when his true love's parents refused to let him marry her, he was crushed. He left to find his fortune in America, never to see the Japanese moon again. Penniless and unable to speak English, George arrived at Yamato, an upstart farming colony in what is now Boca Raton. George's dreams of earning enough money to return home, buy his own land, and claim his beloved would never be realized. Destiny had other dreams--American dreams--in store for George Morikami. Today, his legacy lives on at the beautiful and unique Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series
Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc
ISBN: 1561642630
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
This is the story of one of the earliest Japanese Americans to settle in Florida. How did a poor Japanese immigrant transform himself into one of south Florida's most generous millionaires? He bowed to the earth, gave thanks to the Florida moon, and grew pineapples! Here for the first time in book form is the inspirational story of George Morikami, a true Florida pioneer. In the early 1900s, young Sukeji "George" Morikami lived happily with his family in a quiet Japanese fishing hamlet. But when his true love's parents refused to let him marry her, he was crushed. He left to find his fortune in America, never to see the Japanese moon again. Penniless and unable to speak English, George arrived at Yamato, an upstart farming colony in what is now Boca Raton. George's dreams of earning enough money to return home, buy his own land, and claim his beloved would never be realized. Destiny had other dreams--American dreams--in store for George Morikami. Today, his legacy lives on at the beautiful and unique Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series
Konnichiwa, Japan
Author: Leah Kaminski
Publisher: Cherry Lake
ISBN: 153414949X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
A mesmerizing blend of old and new traditions, Japan is a country of diverse land, climate, and people. Books in the Countries of the World series teach readers about countries' unique features through engaging content and pictures. Explore Japan's history and its creation of art forms including origami, calligraphy, and ikebana, the art of flower arranging. This book includes a table of contents, activity sections, sidebars, infographics, recipes, a glossary, and references to learn more.
Publisher: Cherry Lake
ISBN: 153414949X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
A mesmerizing blend of old and new traditions, Japan is a country of diverse land, climate, and people. Books in the Countries of the World series teach readers about countries' unique features through engaging content and pictures. Explore Japan's history and its creation of art forms including origami, calligraphy, and ikebana, the art of flower arranging. This book includes a table of contents, activity sections, sidebars, infographics, recipes, a glossary, and references to learn more.
Konnichiwa!
Author: Tricia Brown
Publisher: Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 9780805023534
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
"An excellent bibliography rounds out this useful introduction to Japanese American culture." -Booklist
Publisher: Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 9780805023534
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
"An excellent bibliography rounds out this useful introduction to Japanese American culture." -Booklist
Konnichiwa and Hello
Author: Tammy Robertson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781945384073
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
The illustrations in the Celebrate Diversity book series are rich and dynamic and offer universal appeal. These books promote acceptance, inclusion and provide opportunities for questions, discussions, thought and laughter. Each book is an enjoyable way to support celebrating diversity.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781945384073
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
The illustrations in the Celebrate Diversity book series are rich and dynamic and offer universal appeal. These books promote acceptance, inclusion and provide opportunities for questions, discussions, thought and laughter. Each book is an enjoyable way to support celebrating diversity.
My Name is Not Konnichiwa!
Author: Rodney Ee
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789814408189
Category : Travelers
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789814408189
Category : Travelers
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Shōgun
Author: James Clavell
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613013284
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After John Blackthorne shipwrecks in Japan, he makes himself useful to a feudal lord in a power struggle with another and becomes a samurai.
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613013284
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After John Blackthorne shipwrecks in Japan, he makes himself useful to a feudal lord in a power struggle with another and becomes a samurai.
iSpeak Japanese Phrasebook
Author: Alex Chapin
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071595104
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
See it. Hear it. Speak it. Turn your iPod into a portable translator, and put 1,300 Japanese phrases in your pocket. Go to “Artist”--Choose the theme you want. Go to “Album”--Select your topic within the theme. Select the phrase you want to hear—You will hear the phrase and see it on your iPod screen! With iSpeak, the language just clicks. Designed for use with iPod. Also compatible with Zune and most MP3 players. See manual for details. Contains one MP3 audio disc and 64-page booklet. Requires 300MB of free space.
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071595104
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
See it. Hear it. Speak it. Turn your iPod into a portable translator, and put 1,300 Japanese phrases in your pocket. Go to “Artist”--Choose the theme you want. Go to “Album”--Select your topic within the theme. Select the phrase you want to hear—You will hear the phrase and see it on your iPod screen! With iSpeak, the language just clicks. Designed for use with iPod. Also compatible with Zune and most MP3 players. See manual for details. Contains one MP3 audio disc and 64-page booklet. Requires 300MB of free space.
Introduction to Spoken Japanese
Author: Hide Shohara
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Japanese language
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Japanese language
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description