Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS v
3. Acknowledgements vi
4. Frontispiece viii
5. Introduction 1
6. 1 History, Art History and the Edo Kingdom 9
7. 2 Shrines and Deities 31
8. 3 Priests and Shrines 47
9. 4 The Life Histories of Some Ohens 74
10. 5 Artists and Artworlds 104
11. 6 Songs for the Gods 134
12. 7 The Parrot’s Tale 157
13. 8 Art History and Artefact 179
14. Notes 203
15. Glossary 214
16. References 221
17. Black and white plates 234
18. Index 244