101 Great Samurai Prints - Utagawa Kuniyoshi - Dover Fine Art, History of Art

Japanese ukiyo-e is celebrated for its bold linework and storytelling, and this paperback brings together a substantial selection of warrior imagery by Utagawa Kuniyoshi. 101 Great Samurai Prints presents one hundred and one full-colour portraits of renowned Japanese samurais, reproduced with fine detail and a strong sense of movement. Brief captions accompany the illustrations, alongside a new introduction that provides added context for the collection.

Published by Dover Publications Inc as part of the Dover Fine Art, History of Art series, it offers an accessible way to explore samurai portraiture within Japanese printmaking. A considered choice for art enthusiasts and readers with an interest in Japanese history and visual culture.

Key features

• Paperback book
• One hundred and one full-colour samurai portraits
• Brief captions and a new introduction
• Author: Utagawa Kuniyoshi; John Grafton
• Series: Dover Fine Art, History of Art
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Focuses on art: general

Specifications

• Pages: 112
• Publication date: 31 October 2008
• Dimensions: 211 x 272 x 10 mm
• ISBN: 9780486465234

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Rackhams Reference : F914J3AJ35