Presenting highlights from the Japanese art collection at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, this book features a wide selection of the paintings, woodblock prints, sculptures, postcards, textiles, ceramics and sword-fittings that comprise the largest collection outside of the homeland. Morse, head curator of the collection, provides a historical foundation for these pieces that date from the 8th century to modern works created within the last few decades. Grouped into themes such as the Art of the Temple, the Art of the Ruling Classes and Japan and the Outside World, over 160 works of art are represented. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)