Photography in Japan 1853-1912

by Terry Bennett

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Photography in Japan 1853-1912 is a fascinating visual record of Japanese culture during its metamorphosis from a feudal society to a modern, industrial nation at a time when the art of photography was still in its infancy. The 350 rare and antique photos in this book, most of them published here for the first time, chronicle the introduction of photography in Japan and early Japanese photography. The images are more than just a history of photography in Japan; they are vital in helping to understand the dramatic changes that occurred in Japan during the mid-nineteenth century.

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  • ISBN10 0804836337
  • ISBN13 9780804836333
  • Publish Date 15 November 2006
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 7 December 2016
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Tuttle Publishing
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 320
  • Language English