Hokusai: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji - Sechsunddreißig Ansichten des Berges Fuji - Trente-six vues du mont Fuji

by Andreas Marks

This XXL edition transports readers to 19th-century Japan with Katsushika Hokusai’s seminal Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, an artifact of art history and masterpiece of woodblock practice. This sweeping reproduction of the complete 46 plates and 114 color variations, gathered from museums and collections worldwide, is bound in Japanese style.

Esta edición XXL presenta las influyentes Treinta y seis vistas del monte Fuji de Katsushika Hokusai, un hito de la historia del arte y una obra maestra de la xilografía. Esta delicia visual reúne las mejores impresiones de instituciones y colecciones de todo el mundo en una completa colección de 46 estampas junto con 114 variaciones cromáticas, reproducidas con el máximo cuidado con encuadernación japonesa. Un viaje al corazón del Japón del siglo XIX.

Questa edizione in formato XXL trasporta i lettori nel Giappone del XIX secolo con le Trentasei vedute del Monte Fuji di Katsushika Hokusai, una pietra miliare della storia dell’arte nonché un capolavoro della xilografia. La raccolta, rilegata secondo la tradizione giapponese, riproduce le 46 tavole complete e le 114 varianti cromatiche originali.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Japan

223 pages, Paperback

First published July 2, 2021

Reviews

[E. G. · Rating 5 out of 5]

--The Genesis of Hokusai's Exceptional Fuji Series, Andreas Marks

--Plates: Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, and Commentaries

Appendix:
Colour Variations
Sources for the Plates

Notes
Acknowledgements / The Author
Bibliography
Photo Credits
Imprint

[Víctor Bermúdez · Rating 5 out of 5]

FUJI IN LOOP

[AB Freeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recently, I’ve had access to a personal library significantly larger than my own humble —yet growing — collection at home. Some of the books I’ve been able to enjoy are Taschen publications featuring incredible artwork from around the world. Having previously lived seven years in Japan, I couldn’t help but gravitate toward Hokusai’s exceptional woodblock prints of Mount Fuji. The work is exceptional.

Of course, there are the common favourites, “The Great Wave,” “Red Fuji,” and Rainstorm,” all of which are utterly resplendent. Some lesser-known prints that stand out include “Inume Pass” and “Groups of Mountain Climbers.” Additionally, Marks’ erudite description of the artwork and the history surrounding each piece remains an important highlight of the overall text.

5 stars. I’m glad this work came across my path. Essential reading for those interested in delving deeper into 19th Century Japanese art. A worthy area of examination, if you ask me.

[Achilleas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent volume. A well-deserved hommage to Hokusai, suitable for the wider public.