The Spirit of Japanese Art

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The Wisdom of the East Series Edited by L. CRANMER-BYNG Dr. S. A. KAPADIA
THE SPIRIT OF JAPANESE ART
WISDOM OF THE EAST
BY YONE NOGUCHI AUTHOR OF “THE SPIRIT OF JAPANESE POETRY”
LONDON JOHN MURRAY, ALBEMARLE STREET, W. 1915
All Rights Reserved
TO EDWARD F. STRANGE OF THE SOUTH KENSINGTON MUSEUM
The object of the Editors of this series is a very definite one. They desire above all things that, in their humble way, these books shall be the ambassadors of good-will and understanding between East and West—the old world of Thought and the new of Action. In this endeavour, and in their own sphere, they are but followers of the highest example in the land. They are confident that a deeper knowledge of the great ideals and lofty philosophy of Oriental thought may help to a revival of that true spirit of Charity which neither despises nor fears the nations of another creed and colour.
L. CRANMER-BYNG. S. A. KAPADIA.