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Utagawa Kuniyoshi: 101 Great Samurai Prints

Categorie	Grafiek & Tekeningen
Boeknummer	#335513-KN29
Titel	Utagawa Kuniyoshi: 101 Great Samurai Prints
Auteur	Grafton, John (editor)
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	Mineola, NY : Dover Publications
Jaar van uitgave	2008
ISBN10	0486465233
ISBN13	9780486465234
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, numerous (full page) colour illustrations, unpaged, 4to.
Samenvatting	One of the last great names in the Japanese ukiyo-e style, Utagawa Kuniyoshi was an undisputed master of the warrior woodblock print. Born in Tokyo in 1797, his talent became evident by the tender age of 12, when he became an apprentice to a famous print master. Starting out with vivid illustrations of cultural icons ? including Kabuki actors and Japanese heroes ? he moved on to a unique treatment of warrior prints, incorporating elements of dreams, omens, and daring feats that characterized his distinctive style. These dramatic eighteenth-century illustrations represent the pinnacle of his craft. One hundred and one full-color portraits of legendary samurai pulse with movement, passion, and remarkably fine detail. A must for collectors of Japanese art and a perfect first work for those ... (Lees verder)who want to start their own collection, it includes brief captions and a new introduction.
Pagina's	112
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 10,00

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