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October 9, 2012
From Shin-Bijutsukai, a Japanese Design Magazine, 1902.
Posted by gerardvanderleun at October 9, 2012 10:31 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.
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It doesn't look like tastes have changed over there. You've still got umbrellas, cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji to choose from for all your decorating needs.
Posted by: I-RIGHT-I at October 9, 2012 11:34 AM
I visited an exhibit of vintage and antique kimonos at the Art Institute of Chicago last year.
It was exquisite. The simple, timeless elegance of the designs were breathtaking.
Alas, since it was a special exhibit, I was not allowed to take photos.
Posted by: flyoverpilgrim at October 9, 2012 2:06 PM
Gerard, Do you have a link for this?
Posted by: pst314 at October 9, 2012 2:38 PM
Added and I would also point you to
Full text is at Shin-Bijutsukai – Japanese Design Magazine (1902) | The Public Domain Review
Posted by: vanderleun at October 9, 2012 3:51 PM
Thanks, Gerard. I know just the person who will be thrilled by this.
Posted by: pst314 at October 9, 2012 6:47 PM
"Japanese Modern" is a good graphic design book of 20th century pre-war design.
Posted by: LS at October 10, 2012 7:13 AM