The Story of a Geisha (Colorful Collector's Edition)

Author: Miyuki Masashi
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: 218 works that recreate the pinnacle of traditional Japanese female aesthetics.
Ukiyo-e artists from three centuries ago represent the pinnacle of traditional Japanese female aesthetics. They emerged alongside the rise of bushido, embodying qualities such as delicacy, subtlety, wit, and gentleness. These traits were both techniques to please men and weapons to conquer them. Today, they have evolved into living carriers of ancient culture.
This book interprets Japanese geisha from the perspective of sociocultural phenomena, providing a detailed introduction to their daily lives, life experiences, and their rise and fall through historical changes. It also analyzes the social roots of the geisha industry's between sexuality and culture, drawing from Japan's unique aesthetics and national characteristics. Through carefully selected 218 ukiyo-e and outstanding photographic works, the book vividly recreates the historical process of the geisha industry's decline and resurgence in modern times.