101 Great Samurai Prints (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (779 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486465233 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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A fantastic collection of Japanese Samurai prints for anyone who is into the Japanese arts. I have been an enthusiastic fan most of my life of anything to do with the martial arts and the warrior arts. The Japanese Samurai “Code of Bushido” (Way of the warrior) has always been part of my lifestyle having trained in numerous martial arts (Judo, Jujitsu, Karate-do, Kenjutsu, Wakizashi-Jutsu etc.) systems over the years.I have also been interes. Nice prints, erroneous captions Fresh Trades This is a pretty good book with beautiful examples of Kuniyoshi's prints. Unfortunately, the front note and the captions in the Seichu gishi den series incorrectly indicate the main antagonist to be "Kono Moronao". It should be Kira Kozukenosuke. Considering the popularity the 47 Ronin story, it's amazing to me that someone who took the time to research the capti. R. A. Martinek said Too short!. Very nicely done. I wouldn't mind a complete series on the artist's work--since most of us will never be able to afford the original or even full size prints.I would have liked a little more description and analysis, too, but that's too much to expect for something this affordable. While its a paperback, it's solidly constructed of high quality paper. A delightfu
He created vivid illustrations of Japanese cultural icons, including magnificent prints of Kabuki actors and — for what he is best known — great samurai warriors.. About the AuthorUtagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) developed his artistic talents by the age of 12
He created vivid illustrations of Japanese cultural icons, including magnificent prints of Kabuki actors and — for what he is best known — great samurai warriors.. Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) developed his artistic talents by the age of 12
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.. One of the last great names in the Japanese ukiyo-e style, Utagawa Kuniyoshi was an undisputed master of the warrior woodblock print. 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. 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