Utagawa School of Ukiyo-e Visual Encyclopedia, the (Japanese-English bilingual)

This volume offers a comprehensive overview of the masterpieces of the Utagawa school spanning the Edo and Meiji periods, focusing on artists suchas Kunisada, Kuniyoshi, and Hiroshige, who were disciples of Utagawa Toyokuni. It features 190 rare ukiyo-e prints, including works by the Utagawa school's rivals, Katsukawa Shun'ei and Kitagawa Utamaro, who were crucial figures for understanding the era of ukiyo-e's flourishing.Supervised by: Ei NakauAbstract painter and member of the Kodo Art Association. Ukiyo-e collectorand essayist. Stcanding Director of the International Ukiyo-e Society. Authorof works including 『魑魅魍魎の世界―江戸の劇画・妖怪浮世絵』(“The World ofDemons and Ghosts: Edo's Dramatic Art and Yokai Ukiyo-e” published byRibun Publishing), 『アートになった猫たち』(“Cats That Became Art” published bySeigetsusha), 『浮世絵でみる！お化け図鑑』(“Something Wicked from Japan:Ghosts, Demons & Yokai in Ukiyo-e MasterpiecesSomething Wicked fromJapan: Ghosts, Demons & Yokai in Ukiyo-e Masterpieces” published by ourcompany.)
ISBN 9784756261557. Pie Books. pb. 320 pages. 21 x 14.8 cm.
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