Author

Publication

1998-08-15 - Universe Publishing

Language

English

Word Count

50,000 words, Guess

Page Count

200 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL8154142M
  • ISBN-139780789302458
  • ISBN-100789302454
  • OCLC Control Number40104217
  • Library of Congress Control Number98060756
and 2 more
  • Goodreads665287
  • LibraryThing246899

Classifications

  • LCCNE1321.85.S58 F3413 1998

Description

"Shunga, or "images of spring," are erotic polychrome engravings produced for the pleasure-loving society of Japan. Painted by the masters of the Ukiyo-e school during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, the Shunga served a number of purposes: illustrations for love novels, instructive albums for young wives, or even lucky charms for warriors."--BOOK JACKET. "This book offers readers a collection of rare prints never before published, enriched by succinct, highly informative captions, as well as text introducing the various periods and defining characteristics of the genre."--BOOK JACKET.

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Other Editions

  • Shunga: The Erotic Art of JapanHardcoverUniverse Publishing1998-08-15

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