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RUBRO ARTE TRADICIONAL
TITULO Ukiyo-e (An Introduction to Japanese Woodblock Prints) (š)
AUTOR Tadashi Kobayashi
EDITORIAL Kodansha International
ISBN 4-7700-2182-8
IDIOMA INGLES
CODIGO INTERNO AT-0065
NOTA (š)(LAT-0013L es mismo libro.)(Japanese woodblock prints, or ukiyo-e, occupy a singular position in the lexicon of world art. They enthralled such Western artists as Whistler, Manet, Degas, and van Gogh, and gave rise to a wave of LJaponismeL in the salons of Paris, London, and New York that left a lasting impression.^@As the successor to previous aristocratic traditions, the ukiyo-e print represents the last flowering of traditional pictorial art before Japan entered the modern era. These Lpictures of the floating worldL reflected the world of the townspeople of Edo (Tokyo), focusing on the popular entertainments of the day, landscapes of favored scenic spots, and portraits of well-known geisha, kabuki actors, and sumo stars.^@The present volume delves into the history of these unique artistic endeavors, tracing their development from the lavish works commissioned by aristocratic patrons in the sixteenth century to their peak in popularity among the rising merchant class of the flourishing future capital. As the story of the genreLs blossoming unfolds, Mr. KobayashiLs illuminating commentary on all its varied aspects --styles, artists, engravers, printers, and the demands of an insatiable but fickle public-- captures the essence of the art and provides a fascinating glimpse into the culture of old Japan. With the large color plates and numerous detailed close-ups accompanying the text, LUkiyo-e : An IntroductionL is essential reading for anyone interested in exploring the exotic world of the Japanese print.^@ŸBorn in Tokyo in 1941, Tadashi Kobayashi graduated from the University of Tokyo, then went on to serve as a lecturer at the University of Nagoya and as curator at the Tokyo National Museum. His extensive writings on Japanese art have brought him to the forefront of the field. He is the co-supervisor of LJapanese Art : The Great European CollectionsL, in twelve volumes, and the author of LUtamaro : Portraits from the Floating WorldL.^)

   

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