The Story of a Geisha - (Colorful Collectible Edition)

Author: Miyuki Masashi
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: 218 works that capture the essence of traditional Japanese female aesthetics.
Ukiyo-e artists from three centuries ago represent the pinnacle of traditional Japanese female beauty. They emerged alongside the rise of bushido, embodying delicate, refined, clever, and gentle qualities—skills to please men and weapons to conquer. 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, based on Japan's unique aesthetics and national characteristics. Through carefully selected 218 ukiyo-e prints and outstanding photographs, the book vividly recreates the historical process of the geisha industry's decline and resurgence in modern times.