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The book explores the cultural exchange between Japan and Britain following Japan's isolation, highlighting Japan's efforts to modernize by adopting Western industrial techniques while simultaneously promoting its own traditional craftsmanship. It delves into the mutual influence and appreciation that developed in the years after 1859, showcasing how Japan sought to overcome feelings of backwardness and foster a deeper connection with the West, particularly in the realms of art and industry.
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Japan and Britain after 1859, Olive Checkland
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- Japan and Britain after 1859
- Subtitle
- Creating Cultural Bridges
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Olive Checkland
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780700717477
- Description
- The book explores the cultural exchange between Japan and Britain following Japan's isolation, highlighting Japan's efforts to modernize by adopting Western industrial techniques while simultaneously promoting its own traditional craftsmanship. It delves into the mutual influence and appreciation that developed in the years after 1859, showcasing how Japan sought to overcome feelings of backwardness and foster a deeper connection with the West, particularly in the realms of art and industry.