Japanese woodblock prints – art, culture and history in one volume
Japanese woodblock printing is a unique artistic medium without a Western counterpart. This high-quality book introduces you to the fascinating world of Ukiyo-e masterpieces – from dramatic landscapes and mystical spirits and demons to sumo wrestlers , Kabuki actors , and elegant courtesans .
The anniversary edition brings together carefully curated works from the world's most important museums and collections. It impressively demonstrates how diverse and vibrant Japanese printmaking was between 1680 and 1938 – an era full of creativity, expressiveness, and cultural depth.
Its handy format makes this book ideal for browsing, discovery, and gifting. Whether you're interested in Japanese art , cultural history , or visual inspiration, this volume offers you an in-depth look at one of Japan's most important art forms.
Technical details
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Format: Hardcover
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Dimensions: 15.6 × 21.7 cm
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Length: 512 pages
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Weight: approx. 1.13 kg
Japanese woodblock prints – art, culture and history in one volume
Japanese woodblock printing is a unique artistic medium without a Western counterpart. This high-quality book introduces you to the fascinating world of Ukiyo-e masterpieces – from dramatic landscapes and mystical spirits and demons to sumo wrestlers , Kabuki actors , and elegant courtesans .
The anniversary edition brings together carefully curated works from the world's most important museums and collections. It impressively demonstrates how diverse and vibrant Japanese printmaking was between 1680 and 1938 – an era full of creativity, expressiveness, and cultural depth.
Its handy format makes this book ideal for browsing, discovery, and gifting. Whether you're interested in Japanese art , cultural history , or visual inspiration, this volume offers you an in-depth look at one of Japan's most important art forms.
Technical details
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Format: Hardcover
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Dimensions: 15.6 × 21.7 cm
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Length: 512 pages
-
Weight: approx. 1.13 kg
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