Imagine Japan
Marc-Olivier Gonseth
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Imagine Japan
by Marc-Olivier Gonseth, Julien Glauser, Grégoire Mayor
Published
2015
Publisher
Musée d'ethnographie
Pages
343
ISBN-13
9782880780401
ISBN-10
2880780403
Description
4e de couv.: «Donner carrière à l'imagination»: c'est par ces mots que le Neuchâtelois Aimé Humbert, signataire du premier Traité d'amitié et de commerce entre la Suisse et le Japon, termine l'introduction de l'ouvrage Le Japon illustré issu de son voyage. Publié en 1870 et riche de 476 gravures composées grâce aux matériaux iconographiques ramenés par le diplomate suisse, ce livre constitue une référence incontournable sur le passage de la période Edo à l'ère Meiji et un jalon majeur dans l'histoire de la perception du Japon par les Occidentaux. A l'occasion du 150e anniversaire de la signature du Traité, l'exposition Imagine Japan interroge ce captivant jeu d'images et explore la fascination persistante pour le Pays du Soleil Levant. Des anime et autres mangas à l'esthétique des jardins et des villes, en passant par les arts martiaux, les pratiques religieuses, le tatouage et les divertissements populaires, le Japon apparaît en effet comme un réservoir de pratiques et de représentations nourrissant de manière continue et féconde le vécu et l'imaginaire de nombreux Helvètes. «Giving free rein to the imagination» are the closing words of the preface to Le Japon illustré, written by Neuchâtel diplomat Aimé Humbert, a signatory to the first Treaty of Amity and Commerce between Switzerland and Japan. Published in 1870, the travel journal features 476 pictures drawn from the many images that Humbert had collected du ring his Japanese mission. As well as its lavish illustrations, the book is an essential reference work on the transition of Japan from the Edo period to the Meiji era, and a major milestone in the West's understanding and perceptions of Japan. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty, the Imagine Japan exhibition explores these images and the enduring fascination with the Land of the Rising Sun. Whether it is anime or manga, garden or urban aesthetics, martial arts, religious practices, the art of tattooing or popular entertainment in general, Japan seems to serve as a repository of practices and representations that continue to nourish and stimulate bath the imaginary and real experience of many Swiss.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Imagine Japan?
This edition of Imagine Japan has approximately 343 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Imagine Japan?
For most readers, Imagine Japan typically takes between 7h 9m and 4h 46m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 85,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 43m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 85,750 words
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What is the word count of Imagine Japan?
The estimated word count for Imagine Japan is approximately 85,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Imagine Japan?
Imagine Japan was written by Marc-Olivier Gonseth, Julien Glauser, Grégoire Mayor.
When was Imagine Japan published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.