Ukiyo-E: The Art of the Japanese Print

by Frederick Harris

The art of Japanese woodblock printing, known as ukiyo-e ("pictures of the floating world"), reflects the rich history and way of life in Japan hundreds of years ago. Ukiyo-e: The Art of the Japanese Print takes a thematic approach to this iconic Japanese art form, considering prints by subject matter: geisha and courtesans, kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers, erotica, nature, historical subjects and even images of foreigners in Japan.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 4805310987
• ISBN13: 9784805310984
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.9" x 11.1"