Art of Far Lands - Werner Forman art book Asian art (1958)

Description

A beautiful and atmospheric art book for lovers of Asian art - the first edition of Art of Far Lands (1958) with Werner Forman's iconic photography.

This large-format art book is among Werner Forman's best-loved early publications. The powerful black-and-white photographs, atmospheric colour plates and balanced compositions make this work a visual highlight of post-war art book production. For collectors of Asian art, vintage photography and classic art books, this is a particularly attractive copy.

Origin & meaning
Werner Forman (1921-2010) was one of the leading photographers of world cultures, Asian art and archaeological objects. Art of Far Lands was distributed internationally and is today considered a sought-after title within specialist art libraries. The images capture a wide selection of Asian art objects ranging from ceramics and sculpture to paintings, ritual objects and textiles - a valuable visual resource for connoisseurs.

Dimensions & condition
Large-format hardcover, complete with original decorative slipcase with dragon motif. The book itself is in good used condition with slight signs of age appropriate to its age. The slipcase shows visible edge and corner wear, but remains structurally intact and makes a nice presentation to keep the book in. The photographic plates retain their sharpness and rich tone.