Japanese Heraldry And Heraldic Flags
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Japanese Heraldry And Heraldic Flags
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Author : Emmanuel Valerio
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Japanese Heraldry And Heraldic Flags written by Emmanuel Valerio and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Crests categories.
Japan's culture is the only one other than that of Western Europe to create a fully developed heraldic system. It is quite different from European heraldry in form and means of expresion, but shares its basic function as a hereditary system of distinctive marks to indentify individuals, families, and institutions. The Japanese heraldic system is often seen as baffling and opaque, even by scholars trained in European heraldry. The essay which begins on page 13 is an attempt to make understanding and enjoyment of Japanese heraldry and heraldic flags available to non-specialists. It also outlines the basic grammar of Japanese heraldry, and provides a glossary of English blazon for Japanese heraldry and presents Japanese heraldic vocabulary (from the editor's preface).
Samurai Heraldry
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Author : Stephen Turnbull
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2012-06-20
Samurai Heraldry written by Stephen Turnbull and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-20 with History categories.
The dazzling spectacle presented by the armies of medieval Japan owed much to the highly developed family and personal heraldry of samurai society. From simple personal banners, this evolved over centuries of warfare into a complex system of flags worn or carried into battle, together with the striking 'great standards' of leading warlords. While not regulated in the Western sense, Japanese heraldry developed as a series of widely followed practices, while remaining flexible enough to embrace constant innovation. Scores of examples, in monochrome and full colour, illustrate this fascinating explanation of the subject by a respected expert on all aspects of samurai culture.
Japanese Heraldry
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Author : Thomas R. H. McClatchie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1876*
Japanese Heraldry written by Thomas R. H. McClatchie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1876* with Devices (Heraldry) categories.
Japanese Family Crests
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Author : Yuzuru Okada
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1941
Japanese Family Crests written by Yuzuru Okada and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1941 with Crests categories.
O Umajirushi
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: The Academy of the Four Directions
Release Date : 2015-02-02
O Umajirushi written by and has been published by The Academy of the Four Directions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-02 with History categories.
A translation of a unique 17th-century compendium of samurai heraldry, annotated with the symbolism and stories behind the banners. O-umajirushi is the earliest surviving color compendium of Japanese crests and heraldry. At the time, woodblock printing was just starting to allow for widespread distribution of books in Japan. O-umajirushi took advantage of this technology to make color reproductions of the various banners and other devices used by 170 different samurai commanders. This translation presents copies of the original pages of O-umajirushi with translations, annotations, explanations, and comparisons, as well as 30 pages of context, background information, and historic images. It provides an in-depth look at samurai heraldry and into a key historical source.
Japanese Heraldry
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Author : Source Wikipedia
language : en
Publisher: University-Press.org
Release Date : 2013-09
Japanese Heraldry written by Source Wikipedia and has been published by University-Press.org this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09 with categories.
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 19. Chapters: F rinkazan, Government Seal of Japan, Hata-jirushi, Horo (cloak), Imperial Seal of Japan, Kagome crest, Mon (emblem), Nobori, Sashimono, Seal (East Asia), Tomoe, Uma-jirushi. Excerpt: Mon )(plural mon), also monsh ), mondokoro ), and kamon ), are Japanese emblems used to decorate and identify an individual or family. While mon is encompassing term that may refer to any such device, kamon and mondokoro refer specifically to emblems used to identify a family. These devices are quite similar to the badges and coats of arms in European heraldic tradition, which likewise are used to identify individuals and families. Mon are often referred to as crests in Western literature, which is another European heraldic device that mimics the mon in function. It is thought that mon originated as fabric patterns to be used on clothes in order to distinguish individuals or signify membership in a specific clan or organisation. By the twelfth century, sources give a clear indication that heraldry had been implemented as a distinguishing feature, especially for use in battle. It is seen on flags, tents and equipment. Like European heraldry, mon were initially held only by aristocratic families, and were gradually adapted by commoners. On the battlefield, mon served as army standards, even though this usage was not universal and uniquely designed army standards were just as common as mon-based standards. (cf. sashimono, uma-jirushi) Mon were also adapted by various organizations, such as merchant and artisan guilds, temples and shrines, theatre troupes and even criminal gangs. In an illiterate society, they served as useful symbols for recognition. Japanese traditional formal attire generally displays the mon of the wearer. Commoners without mon often used the mon of their patron or the organization they belonged to. In cases when...
Japanese Blazon
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Author : Lilian Cailleaud
language : en
Publisher: Kaemon Press
Release Date :
Japanese Blazon written by Lilian Cailleaud and has been published by Kaemon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Reference categories.
This book is not about the meaning of the individual charges of Japanese heraldry. Its aim is to help the reader “blazon” Japanese Mon in their original language. While some books have given a cursory view of a few terms used to describe Mon, a thorough explanation has been missing. It is my goal to remedy this by providing as precise and exhaustive a list as possible. Moreover it is my belief that by mastering the concepts associated with the description of Mon it will be possible to design new ones respecting the spirit of Japanese heraldry.
An Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Japanese Family Crests
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Author : Ark System
language : en
Publisher: Japan Publication Trading Company
Release Date : 2001
An Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Japanese Family Crests written by Ark System and has been published by Japan Publication Trading Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Art categories.
INTRODUCTION Kamon or family crests are art motifs, which have been adopted as insignia by families and handed down through the ages. The heraldic emblems of Japan are simpler and aesthetically finer than European coats of arms. The clarity and elegance of kamon are now highly valued throughout the world as a new design or motif, and applied widely in various ways in such fields as handicraft, interior and textile designs. In this book, 4,080 traditional crests are collected. The Yin (white on a black background) of each crest is presented on the left page, and the Yang (reversed motif) on the right page. Accordingly, the total number of motifs comes to 8,160. All the designs are free of copyright, so you can use them as they are or as a source of inspiration. -Editor
Japanese Crest Designs
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1953
Japanese Crest Designs written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1953 with Crests categories.
The Elements Of Japanese Design
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Author : John W. Dower
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1971
The Elements Of Japanese Design written by John W. Dower and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with Heraldry categories.