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A PASSION FOR ASIA: THE ROCKEFELLER LEGACY (2006 Hardcover){S7}
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- “The bottom corners of the book are lightly bumped, this is a new and unread book.”
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Features
- Dust Jacket
- ISBN
- 9780878481033
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Hudson Hills Press LLC
ISBN-10
0878481036
ISBN-13
9780878481033
eBay Product ID (ePID)
51436091
Product Key Features
Book Title
Passion for Asia : the Rockefeller Legacy
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Topic
Art, Asian / General, Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Antiques & Collectibles
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
46.2 Oz
Item Length
10.9 in
Item Width
9.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
TitleLeading
A
Synopsis
In 1955, John D. Rockefeller III convened a committee to respond to post-World War II interest in developing improved understanding of, and relations with, countries in Asia. His family's longstanding interest in Asia had led him to travel in China and Japan after he graduated from university in 1929. The Rockefellers' deeply felt "passion for Asia" led to the founding of the Asia Society in 1956. Today, the need for better understanding of Asian cultures--political, economic, and artistic--is more urgent than ever. This beautifully produced volume reflects in photographs and words the many-sided mission of the Asia Society. Fascinating archival photographs bring the Rockefeller family's travels, philanthropic activities, social occasions, and wonderful domestic interiors to life. Important objects--sculptures, paintings, prints, screens, ceramics--all collected by members of the family, many from the Society's collection and others from museums around the country, are reproduced in full color. The text includes essays by Rockefeller family members; former Asia Society presidents; Peter Johnson, the family historian; Cynthia Altman, curator of Kykuit, the Rockefeller family estate; and Vishakha Desai, president of the Asia Society. SELLING POINTS: Documents the history and beginnings of this leading global organization whose mission of promoting the exchanges of ideas, education, and arts still holds true today Features period photographs of the Rockefeller family on their many travels to Asia and provides insight into how their collection developed 100 colour & 75 b/w illustrations, --Documents the history and beginnings of this leading global organization whose mission of promoting the exchanges of ideas, education, and arts still holds true today --Features period photographs of the Rockefeller family on their many travels to Asia and provides insight into how their collection developed In 1955, John D. Rockefeller III convened a committee to respond to post-World War II interest in developing improved understanding of, and relations with, countries in Asia. His family's longstanding interest in Asia had led him to travel in China and Japan after he graduated from university in 1929. The Rockefellers' deeply felt passion for Asia led to the founding of the Asia Society in 1956. Today, the need for better understanding of Asian cultures-political, economic, and artistic-is more urgent than ever. This beautifully produced volume reflects in photographs and words the many-sided mission of the Asia Society. Fascinating archival photographs bring the Rockefeller family's travels, philanthropic activities, social occasions, and wonderful domestic interiors to life. Important objects-sculptures, paintings, prints, screens, ceramics-all collected by members of the family, many from the Society's collection and others from museums around the country, are reproduced in full color. The text includes essays by Rockefeller family members; former Asia Society presidents; Peter Johnson, the family historian; Cynthia Altman, curator of Kykuit, the Rockefeller family estate; and Vishakha Desai, president of the Asia Society., This fascinating publication, coinciding with the opening of an Asia Society exhibition of the same name, features significant Asian works of art from the Asia Society collection.
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- 0***8 (25)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book arrived in the condition as described. It was very well "preserved" for a used item. The price was reasonable, given the rarity of the book. It was well packed for shipping and arrived quite quickly. This was a high quality transaction, and the vendor is commended highly. Good job!
- r***r (188)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe PIT AND THE PENDULUM/TALES OF TERROR/THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH/MADHOUSE DVD arrived in used but good condition as described. Shipping was included in the cost, and the item was shipped and delivered on time. I’m pleased with the overall appearance of both the case and discs. This purchase offers excellent value compared to similar items. I've viewed 3 of the 4 films and encountered no issues. Overall, a positive transaction and I’m satisfied with my purchase!
- 8***2 (1040)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseArrived safely, as described, great tracking, took 18 days to ship to the UK. Very happy, great seller