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On Collecting Japanese Color Prints: Being An Introduction To The Study And Collection Of The Color Prints Of The Ukiyoye School Of Japan (1917)

On Collecting Japanese Color Prints: Being An Introduction To The Study And Collection Of The Color Prints Of The Ukiyoye School Of Japan (1917)

Stewart, Basil

Paperback

Art HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Art

ISBN10: 1104887126
ISBN13: 9781104887124
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 202
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
On Collecting Japanese Color Prints: Being An Introduction To The Study And Collection Of The Color Prints Of The Ukiyoye School Of Japan is a book written by Basil Stewart and originally published in 1917. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the study and collection of Japanese color prints from the Ukiyoye school. The Ukiyoye school was a popular art movement in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868) that focused on the everyday lives of common people, such as courtesans, actors, and landscapes. The prints produced by this school are known for their vibrant colors, intricate details, and unique style.In this book, Stewart provides an overview of the history and development of the Ukiyoye school, as well as a guide to identifying different types of prints, such as woodblock prints, surimono prints, and illustrated books. He also offers advice on how to collect and care for Japanese color prints, including tips on how to identify fakes and forgeries.The book is illustrated with numerous examples of prints from the Ukiyoye school, providing readers with a visual guide to the art form. Overall, On Collecting Japanese Color Prints is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and art of Japanese color prints, as well as for collectors looking to build their own collections.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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