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【DESCRIPTION】 TITLE Deluxe Ukiyoe Pictorial Book One Hundred Famous Views of Edo large-Format Publication year 1976 Of course,out-of-print
This is the 16th volume of a series 'Ukiyoe compendium'(total 17 volumes), titled 'One Hundred Famous Views of Edo'.
One Hundred Famous Views of Edo was made by Utagawa hiroshige in 1856-1858, which has 118 pieces of Ukiyoe. This is said to be one of best completed Ukiyoe. It is famous story that some of them impressed Gogh-he made duplicate work- and this became a representative art of 'Japonism'.
This volume contains 62 color photos and approx 40 B&W photos of the work. Page 98-end comments of the works
Ukiyo-e, "pictures of the floating world", is a genre of Japanese woodblock prints (or woodcuts) and paintings produced between the 17th and the 20th centuries, featuring motifs of landscapes, the theatre and pleasure quarters. It is the main artistic genre of woodblock printing in Japan.
You can enjoy fablous Ukiyoe works in large format! Hardcover approx 120 pages w/dustcover&slipcase Size approx 22x29cm Even if you don't understand Japanese,you'll enjoy this book through many photos.
If you are interested in Ukiyoe, this book would be a great collection for you !
【CONDITION】 This book was published approx 30 years ago and so slight yellowing and,stains and wears on the slipcase, cover and pages because of the age. But it is in very good condition overall. Please see below photos to confirm the condition of this book.
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