Here is a concise & authoritative survey of the rich & complex arts of Japan from the prehistoric period right up to the present now with a new chapter on the latest developments & trends in Japanese art including manga & anime & discussion of world-famous artists architects & photographers such as Nakaya Fujiko Yayoi Kusama Yoko Ono Ando Tadao & Daido Moriyama Throughout the author selects the finest examples to illustrate the story & puts the art into its historical political & cultural context providing a greater understanding for both students & those new to the subject & offering an essential guide to the distinctive arts of Japan