This book is a lavishly presented celebration of the classic Japanese art of woodblock prints. Through the 18th and 19th centuries this form dominated visual art in Japan and remains today as a major influence on the graphic arts.After a short introduction to the history and technique of this art form, the book features a stunning collection of beautifully reproduced examples of masterpieces of the genre -- accompanied by short biographies of the artists -- many of which are already familiar images the world over.
- ISBN10 1571456066
- ISBN13 9781571456069
- Publish Date 2 September 1998 (first published 15 February 1997)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
- Imprint Hamlyn
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 94
- Language English