Fiche technique
Format : Broché sous jaquette
Nb de pages : 267 pages
Poids : 600 g
Dimensions : 19cm X 26cm
ISBN : 978-2-7118-7876-5
EAN : 9782711878765
Arts of fighting in Asia
mythology, kung fu and samurai
Quatrième de couverture
From the battles between deities depicted in Hindu-Buddhist art to Japanese sword-fighting films and Chinese kung-fu movies, the martial arts of Asia have the power to enthrall. Their practice cannot be reduced to an expression of violence. Far from being simply a physical confrontation, they imply tremendous mental discipline.
Arts of Fighting in Asia considers these martial arts in their spiritual dimension, and from the point of view of a history interwoven with numerous legends and fictions.
This catalogue surveys the political, cultural, and philosophical contexts within which the various styles evolved. Through a juxtaposition of films and works both ancient and contemporary, it sheds fresh light on this vast heritage that has entered popular culture all over the world.