Hiroshige: The 53 relays of Tokaido.
Locus Solus| N° d'inventaire | 31160 |
| Format | 16 x 24 |
| Détails | 47 p., 53 color ill., paperback. |
| Publication | Châteaulin, 2024 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782368335000 |
Utagawa Hiroshige is a name that immediately evokes a rich imagination characteristic of Japanese iconography. A prolific artist, there is a major and decisive series of works that stand out in his work due to its popularity and finesse of execution. "The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido", in addition to being a series of prints endowed with remarkable technique combined with stunning aesthetics, constitutes a unique part of the history of Japan and the history of art.
Tracing the route from Edo to Kyoto, this road was part of a larger and inseparable ensemble from the Edo period called the Gokaido. The absolute and undisputed master of the practice of Ukyo-e, whose canons he now shares with Hokusai, Hiroshige produced 55 prints with incredible evocative potential, which have continued to influence artists since their publication to the present day.
This book, a continuation of the 36 views collection, is an invitation to travel and dream in the footsteps of one of the greatest masters of Japanese printmaking. An artistic experience with numerous historical keys, which allow us to approach this legendary work through the erudite eyes of a learned author, who here offers a playful and certainly relevant approach. An essential collection, introduced and commented by a specialist and presented in the form of a beautiful gift book on creative paper, at a low price.
Utagawa Hiroshige is a name that immediately evokes a rich imagination characteristic of Japanese iconography. A prolific artist, there is a major and decisive series of works that stand out in his work due to its popularity and finesse of execution. "The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido", in addition to being a series of prints endowed with remarkable technique combined with stunning aesthetics, constitutes a unique part of the history of Japan and the history of art.
Tracing the route from Edo to Kyoto, this road was part of a larger and inseparable ensemble from the Edo period called the Gokaido. The absolute and undisputed master of the practice of Ukyo-e, whose canons he now shares with Hokusai, Hiroshige produced 55 prints with incredible evocative potential, which have continued to influence artists since their publication to the present day.
This book, a continuation of the 36 views collection, is an invitation to travel and dream in the footsteps of one of the greatest masters of Japanese printmaking. An artistic experience with numerous historical keys, which allow us to approach this legendary work through the erudite eyes of a learned author, who here offers a playful and certainly relevant approach. An essential collection, introduced and commented by a specialist and presented in the form of a beautiful gift book on creative paper, at a low price.