Hokusai
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (727 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3791344382 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The same broad perspective and attention to detail is brought to bear in this monumental book that follows the full spectrum of Hokusai's life and work. From the Inside Flap In Thirty-Six Views of Mt. From his first prints to his most accomplished productions, including drawings and paintings, each stage of Hokusai's artistic development is presented within the context of Japanese cultural history. . Fuji, Hokusai created an iconic work that includes universally recognized and beloved images of the Japanese landscape
Not the same as the hardcover While this paperback book is very nicely illustrated with a sampling of Hokusai's work and a brief outline (7 pages) of Hokusai's life (and worth the Barnes & Noble retail price), it is not a paperback edition of the hardbound book, and should not be listed as such. The hardbound book is 288 pages and this paperback is 93 pages.. luxurious volume about Hokusai's life and art Ivor E. Zetler Hokusai (pronounced with a silent U) lived from 1760 to 1849. A prolific artist, he worked in a number of different media including woodblock prints and painting on silk. An astute and successful businessman, he was known by 30 different names during his career. His most famous work is the "Great Wave off Kanawaga", a woodblock print that is part of his renowned series, the "Thirty Six Views of Mount Fuji".This large and we. Fabulous book I purchased this book as a 50th birthday present for my partner he loved it, I love it, and many people who have flicked through it love it, its production value is fabulous in that it tries to reproduce the images as closely as possible to how they would look in real life by making sure ink and paper replicate it as far as is possible. Also it is beautifully bound. Its extremely good value was an added bonus. I would highl
Fuji, Hokusai created an iconic work that includes universally recognized and beloved images of the Japanese landscape. From his first prints to his most accomplished productions, including drawings and paintings, each stage of Hokusai's artistic development is presented within the context of Japanese cultural history. Matthi Forrer, one of the world's leading authorities on the artist, vibrantly interweaves brilliant reproductions from every period of Hokusai's life with fascinating commentary. In Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Presented in a luxurious large-format edition, the book offers a comprehensive perspective combined with the latest scholarly findings.. In addition to placing him among contemporaries from his native country, the book discusses the profound influence Hokusai had on European artists, particularly the Impressionists. The same broad perspective and attention to detail is brought to bear in this monumental book that follows the full spectrum of Hokusai's life and work
. Matthi Forrer est conservateur des arts japonais au musee national d Ethnologie de Leyde et specialiste internationalement reconnu dans son domaine