Pictures of the Floating World: An Introduction to Japanese Prints Thompson Sarah E.
Pictures of the Floating World: An Introduction to Japanese Prints Thompson Sarah E. In Edo Japan, woodblock prints known as ukiyo-e ("pictures of the Floating World") captured the entertainment…
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Pictures of the Floating World: An Introduction to Japanese Prints Thompson Sarah E.
In Edo Japan, woodblock prints known as ukiyo-e ("pictures of the Floating World") captured the entertainment culture of the urban elite and eventually many other subjects as well. 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 museum's world-class collection, by masters including Utamaro, Hokusai, and Hiroshige. These beautiful prints were the result of a meticulous craft process, in which an artist's initial drawing was translated by expert carvers into multiple printing blocks for different colors.In this attractive volume, Sarah E.
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