The bow and the sword - Japan's warrior imagination

Written in French.

A source of fascination for more than a century and a half, the samurai has become part of our imagination. His figure, his history, and above all his myth, have contributed to making this character one of the historical emblems of Japan.

The remarkable prints and photographs from the collections of the Musée Guimet, reproduced here, allow us to discover the richness of the representation of the samurai, as well as the diversity and complexity of their status throughout Japanese history.

Exhibition at the musée national des arts asiatiques - Guimet in 2022

Written in French.
136 pages / 70 illustrations

Rmn - Grand Palais with the musée national des arts asiatiques-Guimet Co-publishers