Ukiyo-e: The Art of the Japanese Print
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| Rating | : | 4.76 (563 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 4805310987 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
J. Balgley said beautiful and well positioned. This is splendid book. I was very pleasantly surprised by its quality. The reproductions that accompany the text clearly illustrate what the author is discussing. The color reproductions are numerous, beautiful and well positioned. The text is lucid and to the point, not tedious or obtuse. The book is organized in a very interestingly - in a novel manner that makes the subject come to life. For me it was a delightful informative introduction to Ukiyo-e. I highly recommend it.. "I like the organization and approach" according to Antony P. I've several books on Ukiyo-e, but like this one due to its thematic development, and the broad range of topics, including the later ukiyo-e with foreigners! Even though I've read several books on ukiyo-e by different masters and on different topics, I found this much more informative, and now understand several repeated characters, themes, and symbols much better than I did before.. Well Balanced Tally Ho This book is well balanced with between prints and information about Japanese prints and I am glad to have it on my bookshelf. The book is 194 pages long and divided in to the following chapters and sections:Preface 081. Historical Background 102. Materials & Techniques 243. Book Illustations 364. Poetry Prints & Picture Calendars 525. Beautiful Women 606. Actors & Wrestlers 867. Landscapes 1048. Sensual Pleasures 1189. Birds & Flowers 13210. Heroes & Ghosts 14611. Foreigners in Japan 16212. Collecting & Caring for Prints 178Where to See & Buy Prints 18
"I was immediately drawn to this handsome book, and my expectation of a fine journey into the floating world pictures became fulfilled. Brown, Professor of Asian Art History, California State University,"An excellent book for someone just first getting into Japanese prints…Goes into fuller detail than many other books do as to the block-carving and printing process itself, including brilliant photos of the chisels and baren and how they were used"This book will appeal to anyone who's interested in traditional Japanese culture." —Tokyo 5 blog"Illustrated with only the choicest selections, Harris's book arranges t
The book traces the evolution of ukiyo-e from its origins in metropolitan Edo (Tokyo) art culture as black and white illustrations, to delicate two-color prints and multicolored designs. The art of Japanese woodblock printing, known as ukiyo-e ("pictures of the floating world"), reflects the rich history and way of life in Japan hundreds of years ago. Advice to admirers on how to collect, care for, view and buy Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints rounds out this book of charming, carefully selected prints.. Ukiyo-e: The Art of the Japanese Print takes a thematic approach to this iconic Japanese art form, considering prints by subject matter: geisha and courtesans, kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers, erotica, nature, historical subjects and even images of foreigners in Japan.An artist himself, author Frederick Harris—a well-known American collector who lived in Japan for 50 years—pays special attention to the methods and materials employed in Japanese printmaking
Frederick Harris is an artist who has lived in Japan for over fifty years. At the Art Students League he was introduced to the Japanese woodblock print by the well-known printmaker Martin Lewis. Raised in New York City, he attended a special high school for students talented in art and music before pursuing further art education at v