Japan Journeys: Famous Woodblock Prints of Cultural Sights in Japan
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (869 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 4805313102 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 168 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Images are great but the small format of the book doesn't do Images are great but the small format of the book doesn't do justice to the subject. Grab your magnifying glass. Book cover measures approximately 8.5 inches by 8.5 inches. Page 166 is titled "Full Versions of Cropped Images" and has 19 thumbnail images, no fold outs here. This is understandable due to the price point of the book but I believe the subject would be better served with . Beautiful Book, Concise Overview of Japanese Landscape Prints W. N. Absolutely beautiful book and terrific overview of Japanese landscape prints, primarily 19th c I found that taken as a whole it concisely represents the composition, levels of detail and texture used by these artists. What is stated in the introduction is achieved.Examples of these prints very widely in saturation, contrast, this book tends towards saturation which I don't see as a p. BEAUTIFUL I checked this book out of the library three times. Then I realized any book I enjoyed that much, was one I really should keep. Thank you. My copy arrived in excellent condition. I knew what I was getting and it absolutely lived up to my high expectations
Author Andreas Marks is a leading expert on Japanese woodblock prints, and his Illuminating captions provide background context to the scenes depicted.. Presenting classic Japanese woodblock prints, Japan Journeys offers a unique perspective on the country's most famous travel destinations.This stunning art book gathers together approximately two hundred Japanese woodblock prints depicting scenic spots and cultural icons that still delight visitors today. In addition to prints showcasing Japan's natural beauty, this carefully curated selection depicts roads and railways; favorite pastimes, such as blossom viewing and attending festivals; beloved entertainment, such as kabuki theater; the fashions they wore, and the food they ate. Katsuhika Hokusai, the artform's most celebrated artist, is also well represented, with many prints from his "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road" series and "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" series, includi
The exube"Marks's (director & chief curator, Clark Ctr. "A visually engaging trip through the Japanese landscape that will reward both print lovers and Japanophiles." —Library Journal"Images of Japan are a continual source of fascination and delight for visitors and armchair travelers alike, and this original gift book also provided a valuable resource for art historians, scholars, and anyone interested in Japanese art, history, and t"The meticulous organization of information notwithstanding, it is the prints which are the chief pleasure of the book: 523 prints that bring to life a Japan of heroic tales, beautiful women, ghosts, warriors, demons, and spring cherry blossoms. Colors are vibrant and the paper has a pleasant feel. Japan Journeys, a new book written by art historian Andreas Marks, brings together a gigantic selection of . I know. Some"In 19th-century Japan, the tradition of woodblock p
Before coming to the U.S., he was the Managing Director of an international exhibition and fair organizer based in Germany with branches in Calif., the U.K., Australia, and China. Andreas Marks is the Head of the Japanese and Korean Art Department and Director of the Clark Center at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Marks has curated and co-curated 14 exhibitions on various aspects of Japanese art including paintings, prints, ceramics, weaponry, as well as works of bamboo. Amongst othe