Visions of Fuji : Artists from the Floating World_Michael Kerrigan_9781783619894_Flame Tree Publishing
SKU: 9781783619894 Supplier: Flame Tree Publishing Out of stockDesciption
Author: Michael Kerrigan
Format: Hardback | 192 pages
Dimensions: 279 x 289 x 22mm | 650g
Publication date: 01 Sep 2016
Mount Fuji has been a source of inspiration and awe since ancient times, and artists have been reproducing its likeness since at least the 14th century, as it became a key motif in all aspects of Japanese culture. The 19th century Ukiyo-e woodblock prints of important artists such as Hokusai and Hiroshige continued this reverence, creating series of beautiful images of landscape and society, with the mountain ever-present. With the slight relaxing of Japan's isolationist policies, artists discovered Western art and exploited its styles and perspectives, and, in turn, Western artists from Monet to van Gogh were influenced by the bold and distinctive print style, which filtered into their work. This gorgeous new book discusses the fascinating history of Fuji as featured in these prints, and reproduces numerous examples of the stunning and timeless artworks, some in their complete series.
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