Artist and Patron in Postwar Japan: Dance, Music, Theater, and the Visual Arts, 1955-1980

by Thomas R.H. Havens

This work explains how and why Japan supports a community of professional dancers, musicians, production companies, and visual artists that has nearly tripled in size during the past 25 years.

Originally published in 1982.

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325 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1982

Reviews

[Alice Jennings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good. Not quite my cup of tea, but you're into learning about the politics of finding a job as an artist in Japan this book is very good at explaining the reality of how Japan is no different from other countries- it respects art, but has little money for them