{"product_id":"9788419524096","title":"THE MONSTER'S DOOR. THE FANTASTIC IN JAPANESE ART","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE MONSTER'S DOOR. THE FANTASTIC IN JAPANESE ART\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis visual essay explores the fascinating universe of the supernatural in Japanese art, from its origins in folklore to its representation in visual culture. Juan Francisco Pastor París guides the reader through a world populated by demons, specters, and fantastic creatures that reveal both ancestral beliefs and the deepest corners of human psychology. An essential work for understanding how terror and wonder intertwine in an artistic tradition of extraordinary richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book analyzes the Japanese supernatural bestiary, an unusual universe where creatures of all kinds dance in a masquerade. Demons, specters, and mischievous monsters articulate a world full of mystery, terror, and wonder. The work unravels how these figures embody ancestral beliefs and, at the same time, reflect the imprint of human psychology buried in the subconscious. Through art, the author shows how the fantastic becomes a mirror for the collective fears and desires of Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese supernatural folklore and its iconic creatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe representation of demons, specters, and monsters in Japanese art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe connection between the fantastic, terror, and wonder in cultural tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe human subconscious and its expression through the supernatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese ancestral beliefs and their evolution in artistic iconography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at lovers of Japanese art, scholars of folklore and Japanese culture, as well as readers interested in the psychology of the fantastic and horror. It will also be of great value to artists, illustrators, and designers seeking inspiration from Japan's rich supernatural imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn in-depth, visual analysis of the Japanese fantastic bestiary, with keys for interpreting its symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn understanding of how art reflects the ancestral beliefs and collective fears of a culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on the psychology of the subconscious through the representation of monsters and specters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA journey through Japanese artistic tradition that connects folklore with contemporary visual creation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: PASTOR PARIS, JUAN FRANCISCO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: CASIMIRO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: ARTS GENERAL ASPECTS, ART HISTORY \/ ART AND DESIGN STYLES, HORROR AND GHOST STORIES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: ART\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 248\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 473 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rigorous and visually evocative work that succeeds in building bridges between Japanese folklore, art history, and deep psychology. Its analytical and well-documented approach makes it a reference for those who wish to delve into the supernatural imagery of Japan from a cultured and accessible perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407386763611,"sku":"9788419524096","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841952409.jpg?v=1781854143","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419524096","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}