10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UKIYO-E»
Discover the use of
ukiyo-e in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
ukiyo-e and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The floating world of
Ukiyo-
e: shadows, dreams, and substance
Filled with brillient colors and breathtakingly beautiful scenes from seventeenth-century Japan, this celebration of the the great Japanese art of woodblock prints introduces readers to the "floating world" of medieval Japan.
2
Floating World of Ukiyo-E: Shadows, Dreams and Substance
Filled with brillient colors and breathtakingly beautiful scenes from seventeenth-century Japan, this celebration of the the great Japanese art of woodblock prints introduces readers to the "floating world" of medieval Japan.
Ukiyo-e Explained, however, is the first integrated study with wider scholarly appeal to show how ukiyo-e is art but also social history, culture and craft.
4
Ukiyo-
e: An Introduction to Japanese Woodblock Prints
A comprehensive survey of the history of Japanese woodblock prints, This works illustrated with an overview of social conditions, printing techniques,rtists, engravers, printers and details of the prints and subjects.
This collection of 30 charming illustrations, adapted from authentic woodblock prints, features lovely ladies in elegant kimonos playing musical instruments, boating, dancing, strolling, and engaged in other activities.
Ukiyo-e, the genre of Japanese woodblock prints produced between the 17th and 20th centuries, is explored in this collection, which chronicles how the technique was developed and rose to great popularity. Illustrations.
Dora Amsden, Woldemar Von Seidlitz,
2007
7
The Last Tosa: Iwasa Katsumochi Matabei, Bridge to
Ukiyo-
e
Extending its analysis beyond the individual artist, The last Tosa examines the trends and artistic developments of a transitional period and makes heretofore unexamined connections between the world of the aristocrat and the merchant as ...
8
Tattoos of the floating world:
Ukiyo-
e motifs in Japanese tattoo
This unique book by tattoo artist Takahiro Kitamura (Horitaka, a pupil of Horiyoshi III) discusses the art of the Japanese tattoo in the context of ukiyo-e, concentrating on the parallel histories of the woodblock print and the tattoo.
Takahiro Kitamura, Katie M. Kitamura,
2003
9
Dream Spectres: Extreme
Ukiyo-
e: Sex, Blood and the Supernatural
With unflinching images of weird sex, bloody carnage and grotesque, demonic ghosts, Dream Spectres is a powerful collection of the extremes of ukiyo-e, featuring the work of artists such as Yoshitoshi, Ekin, Kunichika, Yoshiiku, Kunisada, ...
Comprising six essays, six plate sections and over 600 illustrations this beautiful book provides a perfect introduction to the art of this period.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UKIYO-E»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
ukiyo-e is used in the context of the following news items.
Rare black-and-white ukiyo-e by Utamaro surfaces in Tokyo
FUKUOKA--The only known example of an ukiyo-e painting by Kitagawa Utamaro (circa 1753-1806) drawn solely with "sumi" (black ink) has turned up in Tokyo. «Asahi Shimbun, Jul 15»
Japanese Crowdfund Gets Overwhelming Response for Star Wars …
A Japanese crowdfunding campaign is expanding on the idea with officially licensed ukiyo-e prints of Darth Vader, the Battle of Hoth, and Queen Amidala. «Anime News Network, Jul 15»
“Star Wars” lands in 17th-century Japan with ukiyo-e woodblock prints
It's no secret that George Lucas was inspired by Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa when creating Star Wars. Now Lucas's films are inspiring traditional ... «Quartz, Jul 15»
Star Wars ukiyo-e woodblock prints
Culture · Design. Star Wars ukiyo-e woodblock prints. July 20, 2015 07:17 am. Star Wars ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Previous. Screen shot 2015 07 20 at ... «The Verge, Jul 15»
Japanese Reverie: Western Collectors and Ukiyo-e
“The original connotation of ukiyo-e was something pretty decadent—you're looking at images of beautiful women whom you could never have, in clothing and ... «BLOUIN ARTINFO, Jul 15»
Masumi Ishikawa Creates Limited Edition "Star Wars" Ukiyo-e Prints
Japanese artist Masumi Ishikawa has overseen the creation of a trio of officially licensed Star Wars prints in the classic ukiyo-e style. The prints feature Darth ... «Crunchyroll News, Jul 15»
Official ukiyo-e project brings a bit of historical Japan to a galaxy far …
While the characters have been drawn in an ukiyo-e style before, this might be the first time prints have been officially approved by Lucasfilm. Three gorgeous ... «RocketNews24, Jul 15»
KISS Transforms into Kabuki and Monsters in Ukiyo-e, Japanese …
The "UKIYO-E PROJECT" was launched in 2014 by Mitsui Agency International and Mitsui Music, Inc. to help the diminishing Ukiyo-e artisans pass down their ... «PR Newswire, Jun 15»
American artist combines ukiyo-e and graffiti art in the coolest way …
Street art is just cool. Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are also just cool. Put them both together and you get the uber-cool identity-exploring works of Los Angeles artist ... «RocketNews24, Jun 15»
Combine your love of Godzilla, ukiyo-e and fashion with these fresh …
Recently, we brought you the news that you can now view an online animated sketchbook version of works by famous Japanese Ukiyo-e artist Hokusai. But what ... «RocketNews24, May 15»