Modern Japanese Prints: An Art Reborn

Synopsis

Featuring over 100 unique prints, Modern Japanese Prints is a testament to the continuity of Japanese art and creativity.By far the most vitally creative group of artists working in Japan today, modern print-makers are truly international in appeal.

Although they owe much of their heritage to the famous ukiyoe techniques of the past, they depart from their forebears in at least two important respects. In the first place, whereas in the ancient ukiyoe tradition a print was the joint production of three men- the artist-designer, the artisan who carved the blocks, and the printer-these modern artists perform all these functions themselves, thus satisfying their demands for individual artistic expression at every step of the creative process. Another distinguishing feature of this artistic school is that its inspiration is derived neither solely from its own Japanese past nor solely from the West.This book carefully traces the history of the modern print movement through detailed discussions of the life and work of twenty-nine of its most noteworthy and representative artists. It describes vicissitudes which the movement has undergone and the high artistic ideals which have motivated its members in spite of public apathy and the hostility of the traditionalists.s also culled a body of fascinating biographical detail through personal interviews with the artists themselves, their friends, associates, and families. And he has carefullychosen, both for their own intrinsic worth and their representativeness,the 102 prints which are reproduced, giving both in the text and in an invaluable appendix full treatment to the sources of inspiration for the prints and to their actual techniques of production.

Copyright:

2012

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

232 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781462909551

Related ISBNs:

9780804804066

Publisher:

Tuttle Publishing

Date of Addition:

09/14/15

Copyrighted By:

Charles E. Tuttle Co, Inc.

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Education

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.