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Author
Publisher
Watson-Guptill
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
249 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"An inspirational how-to course on Japanese woodblock printing's history and techniques, with guidance on materials and studio practices, step-by-step demonstrations, and examples of finished works by modern masters of the medium as well as historic pieces. An increasingly popular yet age-old art form, Japanese woodblock printing (mokuhanga) is embraced for its non-toxic character, use of handmade materials, and easy integration with other printmaking...
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (UK) Ltd
Pub. Date
[2015].
Physical Desc
168 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
From Mount Fuji to the temples of Kyoto, "Japan Journeys" offers a unique perspective on the country's most famous travel destinations. Art historian Andreas Marks has gathered together approximately two hundred Japanese woodblock prints depicting scenic spots and cultural icons that still delight visitors today. Many of the prints are by masters such as Utagawa Hiroshige, Kitagawa Utamaro, and Utagawa Kunisada, and currently hang in prestigious galleries...
Author
Publisher
MFA Publications / Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
215 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"The best known of all Japanese artists, Katsushika Hokusai was active as a painter, book illustrator, and print designer throughout his ninety-year life. Yet his most famous works of all--color woodblock landscape prints issued in series--were produced within a relatively short time, in an amazing burst of creative energy from about 1830 to 1836. These ingenious designs, combining influences from schools of Japanese and Chinese art as well as European...
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