Author: Hempel, Rose
Title: The Heian Civilization of Japan
Description: Oxford. Phaidon. 1983. First English edition. Quarto. Hardcover. Fine. Near fine. 252 Pages, 210 illustrations, 40 in colour. A very interesting work on one of the longest periods in Japanese history, the Heian period (794-1192). The name derives from the new capital Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto). In this book, the author presents a colourful picture of the many treasures of the Heian era.

Keywords: heian japan japanese sculpture, architecture calligraphy painting