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Japanese woodblock prints, or ukiyo-e, occupy a singular position in the lexicon of world art. They enthralled such Western artists as Whistler, Manet, Degas, and van Gogh, and gave rise to a wave of "japonisme" in the salons of Paris, London, and New York that left a lasting impression.
As the successor to previous aristocratic traditions, the ukiyo-e print represents the last flowering of traditional pictorial art before Japan entered the modern era. These "pictures of the floating world" reflected the world of the townspeople of Edo (Tokyo), focusing on the popular entertainments of the day, landscapes of favored scenic spots, and portraits of well-known geisha, kabuki actors, and sumo stars.
The present volume delves into the history of these unique artistic endeavors, tracing their development from the lavish works commissioned by aristocratic patrons in the sixteenth century to their peak in popularity among the rising merchant class of the flourishing future capital. As the story of the genre's blossoming unfolds, Mr. Kobayashi's illuminating commentary on all its varied aspects-styles, artists, engravers, printers, and the demands of an insatiable but fickle public-captures the essence of the art and provides a fascinating glimpse into the culture of old Japan. With the large color plates and numerous detailed close-ups accompanying the text, Ukiyo-e: An Introduction is essential reading for anyone interested in exploring the exotic world of the Japanese print.
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|"Highly readable ... an excellent addition to your library."-Eye-Ai
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Japanese woodblock prints, or ukiyo-e, occupy a singular position in the lexicon of world art. They enthralled such Western artists as Whistler, Manet, Degas, and van Gogh, and gave rise to a wave of "japonisme" in the salons of Paris, London, and New York that left a lasting impression.
As the successor to previous aristocratic traditions, the ukiyo-e print represents the last flowering of traditional pictorial art before Japan entered the modern era. These "pictures of the floating world" reflected the world of the townspeople of Edo (Tokyo), focusing on the popular entertainments of the day, landscapes of favored scenic spots, and portraits of well-known geisha, kabuki actors, and sumo stars.
The present volume delves into the history of these unique artistic endeavors, tracing their development from the lavish works commissioned by aristocratic patrons in the sixteenth century to their peak in popularity among the rising merchant class of the flourishing future capital. As the story of the genre's blossoming unfolds, Mr. Kobayashi's illuminating commentary on all its varied aspects-styles, artists, engravers, printers, and the demands of an insatiable but fickle public-captures the essence of the art and provides a fascinating glimpse into the culture of old Japan. With the large color plates and numerous detailed close-ups accompanying the text, Ukiyo-e: An Introduction is essential reading for anyone interested in exploring the exotic world of the Japanese print.
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1. Hishikawa Moronobu. A Standing Woman (Tachi-bijin zu). Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
brocade print, townsman culture, townsman class, lacquer print, pillar print, present print, pictorial themes, monochrome print, picture calendars, woodblock printing, pleasure quarter, woodblock prints Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Tokyo National Museum, Mount Fuji, Hishikawa Moronobu, Kitagawa Utamaro, Suzuki Harunobu, Okumura Masanobu, Kansei Reforms, Katsushika Hokusai, Torii Kiyonaga, Utagawa Hiroshige, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Keisai Eisen, Ishikawa Toyonobu, Iwatoya Genpachi, Kitao Shigemasa, Kubo Shunman, Large Uki-e Depicting the Kabuki Stage, Nishimura Shigenaga, Sugimura Jihei, Utagawa Toyoharu New!
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1. Hishikawa Moronobu. A Standing Woman (Tachi-bijin zu). Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
brocade print, townsman culture, townsman class, lacquer print, pillar print, present print, pictorial themes, monochrome print, picture calendars, woodblock printing, pleasure quarter, woodblock prints Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Tokyo National Museum, Mount Fuji, Hishikawa Moronobu, Kitagawa Utamaro, Suzuki Harunobu, Okumura Masanobu, Kansei Reforms, Katsushika Hokusai, Torii Kiyonaga, Utagawa Hiroshige, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Keisai Eisen, Ishikawa Toyonobu, Iwatoya Genpachi, Kitao Shigemasa, Kubo Shunman, Large Uki-e Depicting the Kabuki Stage, Nishimura Shigenaga, Sugimura Jihei, Utagawa Toyoharu New!
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- Images from the Floating World by Richard Lane in Back Matter
- The Arts of Japan: Ancient and Medieval Vol. 1 (Arts of Japan) (Vol 1) by Seiroku Noma in Back Matter
- The Floating World: The Story of Japanese Prints by James A Michener in Back Matter
- History of Far Eastern Art (5th Edition) by Sherman Lee in Back Matter
- Japanese Colour Prints: Colour Library by Jack Ronald Hillier in Back Matter
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- Giants of Japan: The Lives of Japan's Greatest Men and Women by Mark Weston in Back Matter
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