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Hiroshige - (Basic Art) by  Adele Schlombs (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

Hiroshige - (Basic Art) by Adele Schlombs (Hardcover)

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  • Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition.
  • Author(s): Adele Schlombs
  • 96 Pages
  • Art, Individual Artists
  • Series Name: Basic Art

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Hiroshige was one of the last great artists of ukiyo-e, the woodblock print genre that flourished between the 17th and 19th century and did much to determine the world's visual concept of Japan. This dependable introduction leads you through the blossoming cherry trees, beautiful women, and dramatic ocean views that made Hiroshige a household name and became exemplary of Japonisme.



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Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition. Literally meaning "pictures of the floating world," ukiyo-e was a particular woodblock print genre of art that flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries. Subjects ranged from the bright lights and attractions of Edo (modern-day Tokyo), to spectacular natural landscapes.

In the West, Hiroshige's prints became exemplary of the Japonisme that swept through Europe and defined the Western world's visual idea of Japan. Because they could be mass produced, ukiyo-e works were often used as designs for fans, greeting cards, and book illustrations. The style influenced Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Art Nouveau artists alike, with Vincent van Gogh and James Abbott McNeill Whistler both particularly inspired by Hiroshige's landscapes.

This introductory book presents key images from Hiroshige's vibrant, vivid portfolio of blooming cherry trees, beautiful women, Kabuki actors, and busy shopping streets to introduce one of the greats of Asian art history.



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"Some of the greatest prints in the history of art."-- "The Wall Street Journal"
Dimensions (Overall): 10.3 Inches (H) x 8.4 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.4 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 96
Genre: Art
Sub-Genre: Individual Artists
Series Title: Basic Art
Publisher: Taschen
Format: Hardcover
Author: Adele Schlombs
Language: English
Street Date: January 15, 2016
TCIN: 82980372
UPC: 9783836519632
Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-5342
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 8.4 inches width x 10.3 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.4 pounds
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Q: Who is the author of this art book?

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  • A: The author of the book is Adele Schlombs, who explores Hiroshige's artistic legacy.

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Q: What artistic tradition does Hiroshige belong to?

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