Animal, Bird, Insect, Fish: Traditional Patterns in Japanese Design Christopher Dewees and New Yorker Julia Rothman

and New Yorker Julia Rothman brings humor and tenderness to an eclectic assortment of historical tidbits (how the New York Public Library lion sculptures got their names)

Piercy interweaves personal reflection and cultural commentary

Publisher: Weatherhill

playful canvas for global artistic expression

they reveal the deep bonds that link humans and their four-pawed friends throughout our community

Animal, Bird, Insect, Fish: Traditional Patterns in Japanese Design Christopher Dewees and New Yorker Julia RothmanAs the fourth title of the "Traditional Patterns in Japanese Design" series on "Wave, Cloud, Pine", "Flower, Bird" and "Women," this book shows other popular motifs, which are animals, birds, insects, fishes. Along those existing animals tigers, bears, deer, dogs, cats, sheep, pigeons, butterflies, carps and some more, imaginary beasts like dragons are presented as well. Featured works dated from the 15th century to the present are included.