| Japan Journeys: Famous Woodblock Prints of Cultural Sights in Japan Contributor(s): Marks, Andreas (Author) |
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ISBN: 4805313102 ISBN-13: 9784805313107 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Asian - Japanese - History | Asia - Japan - Travel | Asia - Japan |
| Dewey: 769.9 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 8.3" W x 8.1" (1.65 lbs) 168 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - Japanese - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Presenting classic Japanese woodblock prints, Japan Journeys offers a unique perspective on the country's most famous travel destinations. This stunning art book gathers together approximately two hundred Japanese woodblock prints depicting scenic spots and cultural icons that still delight visitors today. Many of the prints are by masters such as Utagawa Hiroshige, Kitagawa Utamaro, and Utagawa Kunisada, and currently hang in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide. Katsuhika Hokusai, the artform's most celebrated artist, is also well represented, with many prints from his Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road series and Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji series, including his world-renowned Great Wave print. In addition to prints showcasing Japan's natural beauty, this carefully curated selection depicts roads and railways; favorite pastimes, such as blossom viewing and attending festivals; beloved entertainment, such as kabuki theater; the fashions they wore, and the food they ate. Author Andreas Marks is a leading expert on Japanese woodblock prints, and his Illuminating captions provide background context to the scenes depicted. |