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Fiorillo John - Hokuei: Masterpieces Of Japanese Actor Prints - Hardcover
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Description: The ultimate publication on Hokuei the master of Osaka ukiyo - e printmakers and one of the most intriguing artists ever in kabuki - actor prints. Hokuei: Masterpieces of Japanese Actor Prints profiles one of the most intriguing artists ever in kabuki - actor design: Shunbaisai Hokuei (active 1828 1836). A culminating figure in Osaka printmaking Hokuei produced more masterworks than any other artist of his day. The prints all shown in color are largely drawn from the most extensive collection of Hokuei's works to be found anywhere. The book presents two chapters on the artist's life and work situating his oeuvre within the demimonde of pleasure and entertainment known as the Floating World (Ukiyo). An early chapter discusses the production of Japanese prints and leads into a central section highlighting fifty - six meticulously researched masterworks in remarkable condition. The world of kabuki comes alive in fascinating detail while assessments of design and technical attributes bring into focus the achievements of Hokuei and printmaking artisans of his age. Of particular importance for scholars and collectors there is a fully illustrated and annotated catalogue raisonn of 270 prints the artist's entire known print oeuvre including designs not to be found anywhere else. As an added bonus all Japanese inscriptions are translated into English. Well - illustrated appendices cover essential tabulations of Hokuei's prints and their formats his students his artist signatures and seals publishers carvers printers theaters a glossary an index and a bibliography. All - told the range of comprehensive information featured in this publication make it a singular reference not only for admirers of Hokuei but also for those interested in the world of actors on stage.
Title: Hokuei: Masterpieces Of Japanese Actor Prints
Author(s): Fiorillo John
Publisher: Ludion Editions Nv
Barcode: 9789464781151
Pages: 288 Pages, 150 Illustrations, Color
Publication Date: 10/9/2024
Category: Oriental Art
Description: The ultimate publication on Hokuei the master of Osaka ukiyo - e printmakers and one of the most intriguing artists ever in kabuki - actor prints. Hokuei: Masterpieces of Japanese Actor Prints profiles one of the most intriguing artists ever in kabuki - actor design: Shunbaisai Hokuei (active 1828 1836). A culminating figure in Osaka printmaking Hokuei produced more masterworks than any other artist of his day. The prints all shown in color are largely drawn from the most extensive collection of Hokuei's works to be found anywhere. The book presents two chapters on the artist's life and work situating his oeuvre within the demimonde of pleasure and entertainment known as the Floating World (Ukiyo). An early chapter discusses the production of Japanese prints and leads into a central section highlighting fifty - six meticulously researched masterworks in remarkable condition. The world of kabuki comes alive in fascinating detail while assessments of design and technical attributes bring into focus the achievements of Hokuei and printmaking artisans of his age. Of particular importance for scholars and collectors there is a fully illustrated and annotated catalogue raisonn of 270 prints the artist's entire known print oeuvre including designs not to be found anywhere else. As an added bonus all Japanese inscriptions are translated into English. Well - illustrated appendices cover essential tabulations of Hokuei's prints and their formats his students his artist signatures and seals publishers carvers printers theaters a glossary an index and a bibliography. All - told the range of comprehensive information featured in this publication make it a singular reference not only for admirers of Hokuei but also for those interested in the world of actors on stage.
Title: Hokuei: Masterpieces Of Japanese Actor Prints
Author(s): Fiorillo John
Publisher: Ludion Editions Nv
Barcode: 9789464781151
Pages: 288 Pages, 150 Illustrations, Color
Publication Date: 10/9/2024
Category: Oriental Art
