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Hiroshige (Hardcover)
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Hiroshige (Hardcover)
Series: Basic Art Series
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List price R451
Loot Price R415
Discovery Miles 4 150
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Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) was one of the last great artists in
the ukiyo-e tradition. Literally meaning "pictures of the floating
world," ukiyo-e was a particular woodblock print genre of art that
flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries. Subjects ranged
from the bright lights and attractions of Edo (modern-day Tokyo),
to spectacular natural landscapes. In the West, Hiroshige's prints
became exemplary of the Japonisme that swept through Europe and
defined the Western world's visual idea of Japan. Because they
could be mass produced, ukiyo-e works were often used as designs
for fans, greeting cards, and book illustrations. The style
influenced Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Art Nouveau
artists alike, with Vincent van Gogh and James Abbott McNeill
Whistler both particularly inspired by Hiroshige's landscapes. This
introductory book presents key images from Hiroshige's vibrant,
vivid portfolio of blooming cherry trees, beautiful women, Kabuki
actors, and busy shopping streets to introduce one of the greats of
Asian art history. About the series Born back in 1985, the Basic
Art Series has evolved into the best-selling art book collection
ever published. Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Art series features: a
detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the
artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance a
concise biography approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory
captions
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