Sarah E. Thompson Livres

Published on the occasion of an exhibition held at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, April 15, 2015-August 9, 2015.

Rival 'ukiyo-e' masters Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797?1861) and Utagawa Kunisada (1786?1865) were the two most admired designers of figure prints in 19th-century Japan. Famous for the realism of his portraits of Kabuki actors, the sensuality of his beautiful women and the luxurious settings he imagined for historical scenes, Kunisada was the popular favorite during his lifetime. Kuniyoshi is loved by connoisseurs and collectors today for his dynamic action scenes of warriors and monsters (which foreshadowed present-day manga and anime), his comic prints and even a few especially daring works that included forbidden political satire in disguise. With glorious full-color illustrations, this beautifully produced volume presents Kuniyoshi and Kunisada?s artistic rivalry through a selection of outstanding works from the unparalleled Japanese art collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.00Exhibition: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, USA (11.08. - 10.12.2017).

Wire jewelry has never been more popular--but you've never seen projects like this before! In Fine Art Wire Weaving, award-winning author Sarah Thompson shares her secrets to creating wire jewelry that's nothing short of spectacular. Using super-fine wires to create 20 delicate, sophisticated pieces, you'll achieve that "wow" factor, all under the guidance of an expert jewelry teacher. You'll learn how to work with these fine wires successfully, as well as what to do when one of your projects goes awry. Using techniques in layering, symmetry, and dimensional shaping, you'll come away with a strong foundation in wire working so you can create your own one-of-a-kind pieces. Paired with beautiful, 4-color photographs, Thompson gives you step-by-step instructions to creating jewelry to pretty to keep for yourselfâ€"but that you won't want to give away!

Originally published in 1852 and 1853, this richly entertaining series of woodblock prints by master artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) features seventy-two finely executed prints, each representing a resting point along the historic Kisokaidō (Kiso Road) from Edo (modern Tokyo) to Kyoto, along with views of both endpoint cities and a title page. Although Kuniyoshi never traveled the mountainous route, he drew inspiration from historic events, kabuki plays, popular legends, and classical literature to illustrate his vision of the towns and stations. This stunning collection of colorful ukiyo-e prints showcases Kuniyoshi's artistic mastery and clever humor. Each print includes a main picture, an inset landscape of the station, and a title block. Employing parody and puns to convey humor and evade government censorship, Kuniyoshi linked each location to beloved stories of his time, such as a reimagined Odyssey and the Japanese fairy tale of Urashima. He made these tales the focal point of the main image, embedding clues in the title blocks. The work celebrates Kuniyoshi's creativity, featuring over seventy-five full-color illustrations, including reproductions of all prints in the series. An introductory essay by Sarah E. Thompson explores the history of ukiyo-e and provides descriptions of each print.