Pictures of the Floating World : An Introduction to Japanese Prints

Pictures of the Floating World : An Introduction to Japanese Prints

Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.

Pictures of the Floating WorldAn Introduction to Japanese Prints\nAuthor(s): Sarah E. Thompson\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S., United States\nImprint: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.\nISBN-13: 9780789214393, 978-0789214393\nSynopsis\nIn Edo Japan, woodblock prints known asukiyo-e(pictures of the Floating World) captured the entertainment culture of the urban elite and eventually many other subjects as well. These beautiful prints were the result of a meticulous craft process, in which an artists initial drawing was translated by expert carvers into multiple printing blocks for different colours. In this attractive volume, Sarah E. Thompson, curator of Japanese art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, provides a highly readable overview of the cultural and artistic history of ukiyo-e, showcasing 120 exceptional prints from the museums world-class collection, by masters including Utamaro, Hokusai, and Hiroshige. She explores each of the principal genres in turn: beau.

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