Japanese Woodblock Prints – 200 Masterpieces of Ukiyo-e Art
Japanese woodblock prints are among the most fascinating art forms in the world. Japanese Woodblock Prints XL presents 200 exceptional works of this unique tradition – from early Ukiyo-e prints to iconic works by famous masters such as Katsushika Hokusai , Utagawa Hiroshige , and Kitagawa Utamaro .
This illustrated book showcases the enormous diversity of Japanese woodblock prints: dramatic landscapes, Kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers, elegant courtesans, and scenes from everyday life, mythology, and nature. The works reflect the culture and society of the Edo period and made Ukiyo-e one of Japan's most important art movements.
An extraordinary illustrated book about Japanese art
This extra-large edition brings together prints from international museums and private collections, placing them in their historical context. Fold-out pages allow readers to discover even the finest details of woodcut art – from precise lines to complex color compositions.
With two volumes in Japanese binding and a high-quality slipcase, this art book is not only a comprehensive introduction to the world of Ukiyo-e, but also an impressive picture book for anyone interested in Japanese art, culture and woodblock prints .
Technical details
Format: Japanese binding, 2 volumes in a slipcase
Dimensions: 25 × 34 cm
Pages: 630
Weight: approx. 4.45 kg
Languages: German, English, French
ISBN: 978-3-7544-0066-1
Japanese Woodblock Prints – 200 Masterpieces of Ukiyo-e Art
Japanese woodblock prints are among the most fascinating art forms in the world. Japanese Woodblock Prints XL presents 200 exceptional works of this unique tradition – from early Ukiyo-e prints to iconic works by famous masters such as Katsushika Hokusai , Utagawa Hiroshige , and Kitagawa Utamaro .
This illustrated book showcases the enormous diversity of Japanese woodblock prints: dramatic landscapes, Kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers, elegant courtesans, and scenes from everyday life, mythology, and nature. The works reflect the culture and society of the Edo period and made Ukiyo-e one of Japan's most important art movements.
An extraordinary illustrated book about Japanese art
This extra-large edition brings together prints from international museums and private collections, placing them in their historical context. Fold-out pages allow readers to discover even the finest details of woodcut art – from precise lines to complex color compositions.
With two volumes in Japanese binding and a high-quality slipcase, this art book is not only a comprehensive introduction to the world of Ukiyo-e, but also an impressive picture book for anyone interested in Japanese art, culture and woodblock prints .
Technical details
Format: Japanese binding, 2 volumes in a slipcase
Dimensions: 25 × 34 cm
Pages: 630
Weight: approx. 4.45 kg
Languages: German, English, French
ISBN: 978-3-7544-0066-1
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