Status
Available
Local notes
from HS/Art room collection; to tag with cubby subject label
Collection
Genres
Publication
Dover Publications (2004), Paperback, 320 pages
Description
Authoritative reference deals primarily with animal symbolism in Japanese art, with occasional mention of the decorative art of China, India, and Persia. Arranged in the format of a dictionary, the explanatory text is rich with sidelights from literature and legend, while 673 black-and-white illustrations depict dragons, tigers, bats, and other creatures with symbolic significance.
Original publication date
1927