Ukiyo-E: The Lost World of Japanese Woodblock Printing (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | knygos.lt

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Enter the vibrant and complex world of Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints!

Japanese woodblock printing, known as ukiyo-e (meaning "pictures from the floating world"), is a popular art form that flourished during the Edo period (1603-1868) and beyond. This fascinating book reveals Japanese woodblock prints for what they truly were: the earliest illustrated mass media of Japan (think: lifestyle magazines, travel guides and even sex manuals) -- the works that opened up new horizons and experiences to a voracious reading public.

Perfect for art lovers and anyone fascinated by Japanese culture and history, this book provides a fresh look at the Japanese artists and artworks that have captivated the world. It explains how ukiyo-e woodblock prints reflect the daily lives, famous people, history, culture and society of the times, with detailed chapters on:

• The history of ukiyo-e, tracing the development of Japanese woodblock printing from the 17th to the early 20th centuries
• The major genres and subjects depicted, including scenes from daily life, actors, beautiful women, historic battles and heroes, exotic places, adventure tales, erotic art and supernatural monsters, ghosts and demons
• Profiles of fifty leading artists including masters such as Kitagawa Utamaro, Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige, along with profiles of the publishers who commissioned, financed, produced and sold their works
• How ukiyo-e were made, from the roles of the artists, carvers, printers and publishers to the technical sophistication of multi-color nishiki-e woodblock printing
• Collecting ukiyo-e -- how to identify artist signatures and publisher seals, with practical tips for beginning collectors