9780486465234-0486465233-101 Great Samurai Prints (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)

101 Great Samurai Prints (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)

ISBN-13: 9780486465234
ISBN-10: 0486465233
Edition: Green ed.
Author: John Grafton, Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Publication date: 2008
Publisher: Dover Publications
Format: Paperback 112 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780486465234
ISBN-10: 0486465233
Edition: Green ed.
Author: John Grafton, Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Publication date: 2008
Publisher: Dover Publications
Format: Paperback 112 pages

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101 Great Samurai Prints (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) (ISBN-13: 9780486465234 and ISBN-10: 0486465233), written by authors John Grafton, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was published by Dover Publications in 2008. With an overall rating of 4.2 stars, it's a notable title among other Criticism (Arts History & Criticism, Prints, Arts Other) books. You can easily purchase or rent 101 Great Samurai Prints (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Criticism books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $2.28.

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One of the last great names in the Japanese ukiyo-e style, Utagawa Kuniyoshi was an undisputed master of the warrior woodblock print. Born in Tokyo in 1797, his talent became evident by the tender age of 12, when he became an apprentice to a famous print master. Starting out with vivid illustrations of cultural icons — including Kabuki actors and Japanese heroes — he moved on to a unique treatment of warrior prints, incorporating elements of dreams, omens, and daring feats that characterized his distinctive style. These dramatic eighteenth-century illustrations represent the pinnacle of his craft. One hundred and one full-color portraits of legendary samurai pulse with movement, passion, and remarkably fine detail. A must for collectors of Japanese art and a perfect first work for those who want to start their own collection, it includes brief captions and a new introduction.

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