Utagawa Kuniyoshi Livres

One of the last great names in the Japanese ukiyo-e style, Utagawa Kuniyoshi was an undisputed master of the warrior woodblock print. Born in Tokyo in 1797, his talent became evident by the tender age of 12, when he became an apprentice to a famous print master. Starting out with vivid illustrations of cultural icons — including Kabuki actors and Japanese heroes — he moved on to a unique treatment of warrior prints, incorporating elements of dreams, omens, and daring feats that characterized his distinctive style. These dramatic eighteenth-century illustrations represent the pinnacle of his craft. One hundred and one full-color portraits of legendary samurai pulse with movement, passion, and remarkably fine detail. A must for collectors of Japanese art and a perfect first work for those who want to start their own collection, it includes brief captions and a new introduction.

Cuenta la leyenda que en el Japón del siglo XVIII, un grupo de samurai se vio obligado a convertirse en rōnin tras el suicidio de su señor. Esta es su historiaTras ofender a Kōtsuké no Suké, maestro de protocolo del shōgun, Takumi no Kami, señor del clan Asano, es condenado a morir por medio de seppuku (suicidio ritual). Sus fieles samurai, convertidos en rōnin (samurai sin señor), juraron vengar su muerte. Esta es la historia de esos 47 valientes, un relato que ilustra de forma inmejorable las virtudes del Bushidō: la justicia, el coraje, la benevolencia, el respeto, la honestidad, el honor y la lealtad. El libro incluye 51 láminas a todo color de los protagonistas de la historia, dibujadas por el gran maestro del ukiyo-e Utagawa Kuniyoshi