| A Life Among Fishes: The Art of Gyotaku Contributor(s): Dewees, Christopher M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1940743338 ISBN-13: 9781940743332 Publisher: Oro Editions OUR PRICE: $45.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Art - Art | Conservation & Preservation - Art | Asian - Japanese |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 11.3" W x 9.2" (2.80 lbs) 180 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Life Among Fishes explores the lifelong passion of fisheries by scientist and artist Christopher M. Dewees. The book features over 100 of his Japanese fish prints since 1969. Many of these are linked to stories about the journey, and history and information about the art form are also described within. The book presents Dewees? half-century of printing fish and shellfish to full color. We follow his evolution from being exposed and fascinated to gyotaku as a graduate student to his status now as an internationally recognized master in the field. He documents his journey and growth by sharing fifty years of experiences and adventures. In recent years Dewees has focused more on writing stories and poems that are linked to his art. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dewees, Christopher M.: - Chris Dewees had a passion for fish since childhood. He is currently Marine Fisheries Specialist Emeritus at the University of California, Davis. Since 1968 he has honed his skills in Japanese fish printing (gyotaku). His works have been featured in many individual and group exhibitions around the world. |