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9780714847948
Ukiyo-e
by Calza, Gian Carlo
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Product details
- ISBN-13: 9780714847948
- ISBN: 0714847941
- Publication Date: 2007
- Publisher: Phaidon Press, Incorporated
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SUMMARY
- A comprehensive introduction to the hugely popular Japanese school of ukiyo-e - The art of ukiyo-e (paintings of the floating world) originated in the city of Edo (1603-1867, now Tokyo) and reflects not only the contemporary passion for theatre, restaurants, teahouses and geisha, but also Japan's deep love of nature and tradition - With contributions by Western and Japanese scholars, this book provides a fascinating and scholarly study of such masters as Hokusai, Hiroshige and Utamaro - Includes over 600 works depicting subjects from kabuki actors and tales of courtship to landscapes and erotica - An excellent resource for scholars and an easily accessible starting point for general readersCalza, Gian Carlo is the author of 'Ukiyo-e ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780714847948 and ISBN 0714847941.
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