Japan Journeys Famous Woodblock Prints of Cultural Sights in Japan
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169 page
169 page
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Tuttle
Tuttle
Procedures:
21 x 21 cm
21 x 21 cm
Japan Journeys Famous Woodblock Prints of Cultural Sights in Japan
Translator:
No. pages: 169 page
: Tuttle
Procedures: 21 x 21 cm
Presenting classic Japanese woodblock prints, Japan Journeys offers a unique perspective on the country's most famous travel destinations.This stunning art book gathers together approximately two hundred Japanese woodblock prints depicting scenic spots and cultural icons that still delight visitors today. Many of the prints are by masters such as Utagawa Hiroshige, Kitagawa Utamaro, and Utagawa Kunisada, and currently hang in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide. Katsuhika Hokusai, the artform's most celebrated artist, is also well represented, with many prints from his "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road" series and "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" series, including his world-renowned "Great Wave" print.