The Story of Ukiyo-e

Author: Miyuki Masashi
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: 178 classic ukiyo-e works that reflect the diversity of human life. 178 extraordinary ukiyo-e masterpieces. Masterpieces from different periods and schools of ukiyo-e are gathered here, allowing you to fully experience the enduring charm of this Eastern art. Enlarged details of the artwork reveal the unique brushwork of the masters and their vivid portrayal of characters and details. A variety of hand-painted signatures. The names of the artworks and series are expressed in various ways by ukiyo-e masters, and the colorful hand-painted signatures and seals of the masters further highlight their extraordinary personality and taste. Accurate and detailed captions. They introduce the creation year, specifications, and series of each work, while also providing a brief analysis and explanation of the background and style of the artwork. Concise and vivid main text. It is one of the best ways to understand and appreciate ukiyo-e, offering a comprehensive and three-dimensional introduction to the origins, development, masters, and production process of ukiyo-e. The magnificent and captivating ukiyo-e is a treasure unearthed by Westerners from the pile of waste paper. Those ancient and elegant flowing lines and abstract and misty two-dimensional spaces inspired the Impressionist masters to capture fleeting moments of vision. People can hardly imagine such enchanting art being merely the grassroots of urban and entertainment culture in Japan, nor can they know that ukiyo-e could gradually erode the power of the Shogunate and drive a groundbreaking social revolution.