Hiroshige Prints and Drawings

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Captivating vistas through Hiroshige's Japanese printmaking.

If you find yourself drawn to the poetry of landscapes and the subtlety of traditional Japanese art, Hiroshige's collection will transport you. Each page unfurls with serene beauty and historical richness that's emblematic of Japan's cultural heritage. This book is not merely an art book; it's a journey through the changing seasons and locations of Japan, masterfully captured by Hiroshige's deft hands.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Hiroshige Prints and Drawings

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ISBN: 9783791325941
Publisher: Prestel
Date of Publication: 2001-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Art
Goodreads rating: 4.44
(rated by 89 readers)

Description

This highly regarded survey of the works of a master of Japanese printmaking is now available in a convenient and attractively priced flexi edition. Utagawa Hiroshige holds an assured place in the history of art as one of the greatest and best-loved masters of the woodblock print. His immensely popular works capture the beauty and delicacy of Japan's landscape. This superb overview of Hiroshige's oeuvre is arranged according to subject matter: prints of birds and flowers; scenes of his native city; landscapes; still-lifes; a selection from his renowned series, One Hundred Famous Views in Edo; images of mist, snow, rain, and moonlight; and drawings and other works related to the artist's prints. Matthi Forrer's thorough and insightful essays are filled with scholarly detail and fascinating observations. The book's breathtaking images allow readers to fully experience the splendor of Hiroshige's prints in all their poetry and detail.
 

Captivating vistas through Hiroshige's Japanese printmaking.

If you find yourself drawn to the poetry of landscapes and the subtlety of traditional Japanese art, Hiroshige's collection will transport you. Each page unfurls with serene beauty and historical richness that's emblematic of Japan's cultural heritage. This book is not merely an art book; it's a journey through the changing seasons and locations of Japan, masterfully captured by Hiroshige's deft hands.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.