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Three Perfections: Japanese Poetry, Calligraphy, and Painting Spring Sale oversized bowA groundbreaking survey examining the interrelationship of poetry, calligraphy, and painting in Japanese art from the eleventh to the early twentieth century In East Asian cultures, the integration of poetry, painting, and calligraphy, known as the "Three Perfections," is considered the apex of artistic expression. This sumptuous book explores 1,000 years of Japanese art through more than 100 workshanging scrolls, folding screens, handscrolls, and