USED ​​- Heroes & Ghosts - Japanese prints by Kuniyoshi, 1797-1861

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) is considered one of the greatest Japanese printmakers. He dominated the 19th century alongside the illustrious names Hokusai, Hiroshige and Kunisada. Kuniyoshi', a professional and versatile artist, portrayed the historical heroes of Japan's warrior past. With mythical spirits and demons haunting his designs, these heroes form the most important part of his oeuvre. At the same time, he transformed the genre of landscape prints by integrating Western painting conventions.

Kuniyoshi's sense of humor is evident in his prints with comic or satirical subjects (giga-e). Cats appear as silent observers of scenes of everyday life. In his more traditional depiction of beauties and actors, his strong and transparent style always shines through.

Using more than three hundred examples from public and private collections around the world, the author has managed to produce the most comprehensive overview of the artist's abilities in any Western language. The book contains detailed descriptions of Kuniyoshi's prints and essays by Amy Newland, Tim Clark, Matthi Forrer and Inagaki Shin 'ichi.

This edition was published to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Society for Japanese Arts.

Specifications
Condition: good

Author R. Schaap
Publisher: Association for Japanese Art
ISBN: 9789070216061

Format: Hardcover
Binding: Paperback
Number of Pages: 280

Language: English
Printing: 1st

Category: Art