Japan, 1878 1832 A well-known Japanese painter, Shigenobu Yanagawa worked within the Ukiyo-e tradition. First disciple, then political son, and finally adopted son of the print master KatsushikaHokusai, Yanagawa designed illustrated books and prints. His work is mainly comprised of theatrical themes, but some of his best known pieces depict geishas and erotic scenes. An important teacher, his
HokusaiKatsushika ( Edo (actual Tokio), 1760 Endo, 1849) Pintor y grabador, también conocido por..., cuya obra denota una profunda influencia de dichos grabados. LIBROS SOBRE HOKUSAIKATSUSHIKA..., firmando algunas de sus obras con el seudónimo de Hokusai. Hacia 1800 ya era un artista conocido gracias... volúmenes Hokusai manga (comenzado en 1814) y la serie de grabados conocida como Fugaku sanjurokkei
This complete collection of Hokusais famous views of Mount Fuji is the only high-quality reproduction of these engravings, long considered the Japanese masters greatest works. Taken from the best engravings available and shown in splendid color, this authoritative volume is the first of its kind since 1830. Hokusais influence extended...more
More than a hundred years before Japanese comics swept the globe, the master engraver Hokusai was producing beautiful, surreal, and often downright wacky sketches and drawings, filled with many of the characters and themes found in modern manga. These out-of-context caricatures, which include studies of facial expressions, postures, and situations...more
This lavishly illustrated, oversized (17" x 10") book brings together the last major print series of the celebrated Japanese artist Hokusai (1760-1849) and the Japanese poetry that inspired these beautiful prints. Whether showing semi-nude women abalone divers struggling with their catch while a male crew of shriveled old salts leers...more
One Hundred Views of Mt. Fuji by the renowned Japanese artist Hokusai is a work of unending visual delight. Considered Hokusai's masterpiece, this series of images captures the simple, elegant shape of Mount Fuji from every angle and in every context. With no more than delicate, engraved outlines and flat...more
Hokusai was one of the great masters of the Japanese woodblock print. His exquisite compositions and dynamic use of color set him apart from other printmakers, and his unequalled genius influenced both Japanese and a whole generation of Western artists. Now available for the first time in paperback, this book...more
Hokusai's images from nature and portraits of geishas and samurai revolutionized the 19th-century art world. Years later, his works continue to inspire and influence. This collection features 24 of the artist's best woodblock prints, including "The Great Wave" from his well-known series Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji....more
Attractive, affordable, and adorable, these miniature versions of popular Prestel titles are the perfect gifts. Theyre packed with color, yet small enough to fit into a pocket or purse. Theyre as inviting to the eye as they are to the wallet. And there are titles to suit every occasion, taste,...more
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The Great Wave of Kanagawa, from the Series "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" ("Fugaku Sanjuokkei")