USED - Night Parade of Dead Souls - Japanese Ghost Paintings

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The female ghost or yurei (literally 'faded ghost') is perhaps the most recognizable figure in Japanese horror culture, powerfully reinforced by the success of Japanese ghost films such as Ringu ('The Ring') and Ju-On ('The Grudge'). Their traditional appearance – long black hair in disarray over the face, white skin and white funeral robes – dates back to the very first painted scroll depictions of such creatures, the prototype of which is said to be Maruyama Okyo's painting of the ghost of the geisha Oyuki, from 1750.

'Night Parade Of Dead Souls', the first book of its kind published in English, collects 70 of the most striking and disturbing Japanese specters from classical art, offering an essential glimpse into the twilight layers of Japanese art, popular myth and religious belief. The artists featured range from obscure painters to revered ukiyo-e artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, who created numerous ghost paintings in the 1880s. All paintings, dating from 1750 to the early 20th century, are presented full-page and in color throughout.

The Ukiyo-e Master Series: Presents groundbreaking art collections from Japan's greatest print designers and painters of the Edo and Meiji periods.

Specifications:
Publisher: Creation Books
Number of pages: 96
Language: English

Series: Ukiyo-E Masters
Series number: no. 10
Publication date: 30/11/2013

Version: Paperback
Size in cm: 21.3 w x 27.7 h
Weight: 498 g