Ukiyo-e

by Gian Carlo Calza

Pub 2007 07 520 in Phaidon Press In this impressive study. Gian Carlo Calza examines images of the floating world (ukiyo-e) found in paintings. screens. illustrated books and. above all. the numerous woodblock prints that nineteenth-century French artists were to find so influential. Through six essays and six catalogue sections this book provides a fascinating and thorough introduction to the very best works of this period. The essays supply detailed background information on the history. techniques and development of ukiyo-e and the plate section has been arranged to reflect the six great themes of the floating world - theatre. tradition. nature. landscape. town life and feminine beauty - developed by the artists to satisfy the demands and tastes of their customers . Within each section. works have been arranged in chrono...

Genres: Art, Japan, History

Paperback

First published November 1, 2005

Reviews

[Frank Conley]

Overall, a good reference to Ukiyo-e. It has directed me to other resources related to this topic

[Jax2079]

Beautiful images. Comprehensive history of Ukiyo-e