The book explores the life and career of renowned Japanese print artist Saitåo Kiyoshi, highlighting his artistic contributions and significance. It serves as a companion to the first major exhibition of his work in the United States since his passing in 1997, offering insights into his techniques and the cultural context of his art. This survey not only celebrates Kiyoshi's legacy but also provides a deeper understanding of his impact on Japanese art.
The book explores the remarkable 70-year career of Hokusai, highlighting his iconic works like the Great Wave, which epitomize Japanese style and have profoundly influenced European modernists such as van Gogh, Monet, and Klimt. It examines his innovative approach across various genres, showcasing his distinctive line work, bold compositions, and vibrant colors. This comprehensive overview celebrates Hokusai's enduring legacy and his role as a pivotal figure in the evolution of art.
Art curators Rhiannon Paget and Karin Breuer present a stunning introduction to the history of Japanese printmaking, featuring selections from the renowned Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts’ permanent exhibit with highlights from the de Young Museum’s vast collection.In 1868, Japan underwent a dramatic transformation following the overthrow of the shogun by supporters of Emperor Meiji, marking the end of feudal military rule and ushering in a new era of government that promoted modernizing the country and interacting with other nations. Japanese print culture, which had flourished for more than a century with the production of color woodcuts (the so-called ukiyo-e , or “floating world” images), also changed course during the Meiji era (1868–1912), as societal changes and the once-isolationist country’s new global engagement provided a wealth of new subjects for artists to capture.Japanese Prints in From the Floating World to the Modern World documents the shift from delicately colored ukiyo-e depictions of actors, courtesans, and scenic views to brightly colored images of Western architecture, modern military warfare, technology (railroad trains, steam-powered ships, telegraph lines), and Victorian fashions and customs.Includes Color Photographs
Od Hello Kitty do maneki neko – Japonia stanowi epicentrum światowej kociej kultury! Czasem czają się w cieniu, a czasem grają w kompozycji pierwsze skrzypce, ale jedno nie ulega wątpliwości: koty są wszechobecne w sztuce japońskiej. W zależności od sytuacji mogą przynosić szczęście, nakłaniać oglądającego do refleksji nad przedstawioną opowieścią lub stanowić materialny dowód na istnienie niewidzialnego świata magii i zjawisk nadprzyrodzonych. Niniejsza książka przedstawia 200 ujmujących drzeworytów, malowideł, parawanów i figurek celebrujących bogatą symbolikę i zaskakujące historie związane z wizerunkiem kota w Japonii.