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Art of Edo Japan: The Artist and the City 1615-1868
Christine Guth
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Paperback. An illustrated survey that examines the art and artists of the Edo period, one of the great epochs in Japanese art. It focuses on the urban aspects of Edo art, including discussions of many of Japan's most popular artists as well as those that are lesser known, and provides a look at the cities in which they worked. Num Pages: 176 pages, 20 black-&-white illustrations + 109 colour images. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; ACBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 13. Weight in Grams: 464.
This beautifully illustrated survey examines the art and artists of the Edo period, one of the great epochs in Japanese art. Together with the imperial city of Kyoto and the port cities of Osaka and Nagasaki, the splendid capital city of Edo (now Tokyo) nurtured a magnificent tradition of painting, calligraphy, printmaking, ceramics, architecture, textile work, and lacquer. As each city created its own distinctive social, political, and economic environment, its art acquired a unique flavor and aesthetic. Author Christine Guth focuses on the urban aspects of Edo art, including discussions of many of Japan’s most popular artists—Korin, Utamaro, and ... Read more
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Publisher
Yale University Press
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300164138
SKU
V9780300164138
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About Christine Guth
Christine Guth is an independent scholar. Her books include Japan & Paris: Impressionism, Postimpressionism, and the Modern Era; Longfellow's Tattoos: Tourism, Collecting, and Japan; and Art, Tea, and Industry.
Reviews for Art of Edo Japan: The Artist and the City 1615-1868
"Lavishly illustrated . . . . An excellent introduction to the period [that] manages to be thorough, knowledgeable, and clear . . . . A most enjoyable read."—Alison Clifton, media-culture.org