Books and paper

As of course we all know, books are made of paper. From the type of paper used we can tell where the book was made. What’s more, the paper is often treated or decorated in various ways. Please watch the video in which Prof. Sasaki discusses the relationship between books and paper.

Books introduced in the video

1. Tongjian jishi benmo (J. Tsugan kiji honmatsu), 1257, China
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2. Hakushibunshū (Kohzanshū), late 17th century. from Korean peninsula Click to see the image and information
3. Hekianshō, Bunmei 13 (1471)
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4. Genji monogatari keizu, early edo period
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5. Eiga no taigai [Essentials of Composition], mid-to-late Muromachi period
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6. Sanjurokunin uta-awase, early edo period
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7. Tamakatsura, the end of 16th century to the beginning of 17th century
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8. Kasen kingyoku shō, Tenwa 3 (1683)
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9. Horikawain hyakushu waka, early edo period
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Also you can find both Japanese version and English version of PDF for all the steps including scripts in the DOWNLOADS section of the first step of the each week. [1.1] [2.1]