Publication

2022 - Nihon no hanga, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Language

English

Word Count

24,500 words, Guess

Page Count

98 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC709.5
  • LCCN7260

Alternate Titles

  • Elegance and excellence
  • Modern women of Shin hanga

Description

The subject of women has been linked to Japanese woodblock prints since the 17th century. Bijin (beauties) are a popular theme in 20th century printmaking, and have continuously captivated audiences and collectors worldwide. Elegance & Excellence: Modern Women of Shin hanga, explores the numerous artists in the Nihon no hanga collection that devoted prints to refine the ideal image of Japanese female beauty. This catalogue examines the 'elegant' and modern appearance of women in bijin hanga (beauty prints) of the shin hanga (new print) tradition, known for its accomplished and 'excellent' technique within Japanese woodblock printmaking. Over seventy iconic prints will be on display by, among others, Ishii Hakutei, Hashiguchi Goyō, Itō Shinsui, Kitano Tsunetomi, Yamakawa Shūhō, Torii Kotondo, Kobayakawa Kiyoshi, Hirano Hakuhō, Ishikawa Toraji, Taki Shūhō, and Shimura Tatsumi. -- publisher's website.

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