101 Great Samurai Prints
Publishing Details
101 Great Samurai Prints
By (Author) Utagawa Kuniyoshi
By (author) John Grafton
Dover Publications Inc.
Dover Publications Inc.
31st October 2008
31st October 2008
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Prints and printmaking
769.92
Physical Properties
112
Width 211mm, Height 272mm, Spine 10mm
410g
Description
One of the last great names in the Japanese ukiyo-e style, Kuniyoshi was an undisputed master of the warrior woodblock print - and these 18th-century illustrations represent the pinnacle of his craft. One hundred and one full-color portraits of renowned Japanese samurais pulse with movement, passion, and remarkably fine detail. Includes brief captions and a new introduction.
Author Bio
Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) developed his artistic talents by the age of 12. He created vivid illustrations of Japanese cultural icons, including magnificent prints of Kabuki actors and -- for what he is best known -- great samurai warriors.
