This handsomely bound volume contains six contributions by Jordan (Asian studies, U. of Pittsburgh) Weston (U. of Massachusetts) and other scholars on the training of Japanese painters. The focus is on pedagogical approaches used by masters who were trained by Kano or Kano-lineage painters during the 17th through 19th centuries. The volume is illustrated with reproductions of Japanese artwork in b&w and color. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)