Orient expressed: The master of Japanese ukiyo-e.Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition. Literally meaning “pictures of the floating world," ukiyo-e was a particular...Подробнее
Orient expressed: The master of Japanese ukiyo-e.Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition. Literally meaning “pictures of the floating world," ukiyo-e was a particular woodblock print genre of art that flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries. Subjects ranged from the bright lights and attractions of Edo (modern-day Tokyo), to spectacular natural landscapes.In the West, Hiroshige& apos; s prints became exemplary of the Japonisme that swept through Europe and defined the Western world& apos; s visual idea of Japan. Because they could be mass produced, ukiyo-e works were often used as designs for fans, greeting cards, and book illustrations. The style influenced Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and Art Nouveau artists alike, with Vincent van Gogh and James Mc Neill Whistler both particularly inspired by Hiroshige& apos; s landscapes. This introductory book presents key images from Hiroshige& apos; s vibrant, vivd portfolio of blooming cherry trees, beautiful women, kabuki actors, and busy shopping streets to introduce one of the greats of Asian art history.
