This elegant volume showcases Hiroshige´s exquisite scenes of 19th-century Japan in a format that honors the Japanese bookmaking tradition.
Hiroshige, the last great master of the ukiyo-e tradition, produced works of subtle yet intense color. This collection of prints, first published in the 1850s, contains images of each of Japan´s provinces , capturing a crucial moment in Japan´s history, a decade before the Meiji Restoration would open the doors to industrialization and Western influence. These sweeping panoramas of the beautiful countryside combine the illusion of distance with a depth of detail that draws the viewer in. In addition to glorious landscapes, Hiroshige´s depictions of busy urban centers provide a rare insight into daily life in the Edo era .
This beautiful slip-cased edition includes two volumes: a complete set of seventy prints and a separate booklet that provides an introduction to Hiroshige´s life and art as well as descriptive captions of the prints. From thundering waterfalls and towering cliffs to wide beaches and bustling harbors, Hiroshige´s native land emerges in serene and exquisite detail- the perfect keepsake for fans of Japanese culture , ukiyo-e , and printmaking.
Ausstattung: Seidenbezogene Leporello-Ausgabe mit 70 Farbtafeln und Booklet, im Schmuckschuber