A practical handbook and introduction to the arts of Japan and their cultural signficiance taking as examples such well known artefacts as netsuke, inro, and samurai armour, as well as the artistic pursuits of haiku, brush painting and the tea ceremony.  Then giving guidance and project patterns as to how the student might try their hand at producing similar outcomes.  Large illustrated paperback.  36 pages.  In new condition.  Cat No 4727