Modern Japanese swords and swordsmiths : from 1868 to the present
"The lineage of the Japanese sword can be traced back over a thousand years, and throughout its long history the sword has emerged as one of Japan's most durable cultural assets. Part of its mythical appeal lies in the unique harmony of its historical roles as deadly hand-held weapon, embodiment of the samurai spirit, and powerful symbol of warfare." "Leon and Hiroko Kapp, together with leading swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara, describe this most recent period of sword history, and present the work of key craftsmen active today. Through a detailed chronicle of major events in the modern sword-making, its movement into artistic spheres, and the challenges swordsmiths have faced over the last century."--BOOK JACKET
Print Book, English, 2002
Kodansha International ; Distributed in the U.S. by Kodansha America, Inc., Tokyo, New York, 2002
223 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
9784770019622, 4770019629
51551826
本体価格: 4800yen