This vintage book contains a detailed introduction to Japanese art, with historical information, directions for using materials, details on influential artists and pieces, and much more. "e;On The Laws Of Japanese Painting"e; constitutes a must-read for those with a practical interest in Japanese art and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "e;Personal Experiences"e;, "e;Art in Japan"e;, "e;Laws for the Use of Brush and Materials"e;, "e;Laws Governing the Conception and Execution of a Painting"e;, "e;Canons of the Aesthetics of Japanese Painting"e;, "e;Subjects for Japanese Painting"e;, "e;Signatures and Seals"e;, "e;Explanation of Head-Bands"e;, and "e;Plates Explanatory of the Forgoing Text on the Laws of Japanese Painting"e;. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. This book was first published in 1911.