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Hokusai: Genius Of The Japanese Ukiyoe
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Hokusai Is Perhaps The Asian Artist Best Known In The West. His Influence Has Extended From The Impressionists To Later Modern Art And Even To Commercial Design. A Few Of His Works Are So Frequently Reproduced That They Are Almost As Familiar As The Face Of The Mona Lisa. Yet The Great Wave And The Red Fuji From The Thirtysix Views Of Mt. Fuji Represent Only A Tiny Action Of Hokusai'S Output. The Pages Of The Sketches, With Their Teeming Humanity And Their Boundless Interest In The Details Of Everyday Life, Give Only A Small Idea Of His True Scope. Hokusai'S Life Was Characterized By A Prodigious Energy And Productivity That Continued To The End Of His Ninth Decade; His Output Comprises A Correspondingly Broad Variety Of Genres And Styles. Despite This, It Is Still Not Sufficiently Realized Just How Great Is The Range, And How Many Masterpieces It Includes.The Bold Compositions And The Grasp Of Essentials Seen In The Thirtysix Views Find Their Counterpart In The Masterly Monochromes Of The One Hundred Views Of Mt. Fuji. Against The Daring Simplifications Of These Works May Be Set The Elaborate Refinement And Delicacy Seen In Many Of The Surimono Prints And Books Of Illustrated Verse. The Brilliant Coloring And Decorative Qualities Of Hokusai'S Brush Paintings Of Beautiful Women And Legendary Subjects Are Rivalled By The Unsurpassed Skill In Ink Drawing Found In The Best Of His Book Illustrations, Some Of Which Are Masterpieces In Their Own Right.Even The Flowerandbird Series And The Albums Of Sketches From Life, Which Might Seem To Represent Essentially Minor Genres, Provide At Their Best A Sense Of Color And Inventiveness Of Composition That Rival Those Of Hokusai'S Landscapes. On The Oilier Hand, The Interest In Human Beings And In Genre Subjects Is Not Confined To The Sketches And Some Of The Thirtysix Views, But Is Apparent Again And Again In The Art Manuals, The Book Illustrations, And Even In A Late Print Series Such As The Nurse'S Illustrated Hyakunin Isshu.There Are Religious Pictures And Pictures Of Children And Sumo Wrestlers; Experiments With Western Perspective And With Various Combinations Of Style, Whether Japanese, Chinese, Or Western; Moods Ranging From The Elegant To The Earthy, From The Lightly Fanciful To The Heavily Grotesque. Even In His Very Last Years, Hokusai'S Unflagging Energy Was Taking Him Into New Realms Reaching Beyond The Ukiyoe Proper.The Aim Of This Work Is To Present A More Balanced Picture Of Hokusai'S Achievement, A Selection Ranging Over The Whole Oeuvre That Will Give Some Idea Of The Strength, The Delicacy, And The Fabulous Inventive Powers Of This Truly Universal Genius Of The Ukiyoe.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The book measures eleven point five inches in length, eight point nine inches in height, and zero point six inches in width.
- Q: How many pages does 'Hokusai: Genius of the Japanese Ukiyo-e' have? A: This book contains ninety-six pages, offering a comprehensive overview of Hokusai's work and influence.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is paperback bound, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Seiji Nagata, who offers insights into Hokusai's artistic contributions.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book falls under the category of Criticism, focusing on the artistic achievements of Hokusai.
- Q: How do I read this book? A: You can read this book by simply opening it and enjoying the content, which explores Hokusai's art style and significance.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners interested in learning about Hokusai and his artistic legacy.
- Q: Can children read this book? A: Yes, children can read this book, although parental guidance is recommended for younger readers due to its critical analysis.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store this book in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight to prevent fading and damage.
- Q: Is it safe to handle this book frequently? A: Yes, it is safe to handle this book frequently, but care should be taken to avoid bending or tearing the pages.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for return or replacement options.
- Q: What is the return policy for this book? A: The return policy may vary by seller, so check the specific terms provided at the time of purchase.
- Q: Can I read this book in one sitting? A: Yes, you can read this book in one sitting as it is relatively short, with a total of ninety-six pages.
- Q: What other works by Hokusai are recommended? A: Other recommended works by Hokusai include the Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji and various surimono prints.
- Q: Is there an index or glossary in this book? A: No, this book does not contain an index or glossary; it focuses on the narrative surrounding Hokusai's art.