Cherry Blossoms in Bloom: Great Works of Japanese Woodblock Printing

(Hardback)

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Gorgeously displayed in an accordion-fold binding, this is a visual ode to the beauty of cherry blossomsharbingers of springby legendary artists of Japanese woodblock printing.

Cherry blossoms are beloved signs of spring renewal celebrated by garden clubs, botanic gardens, and popular festivals. Thiscollectionfeatures over seventy works printed in a special format that allows for an unbroken, ever-scrolling display of these detailed, jewel-like artworks accompanied by an informative booklet in a handsome slipcase.

The cherry tree, a traditional symbol of Japan, heralds spring with a spectacular display of subtle color variation spreading like a soft, fragrant cloud over the countryside giving rise to hanami, the ancient cherry blossom festival chronicled by great artists from Hokusai and Hiroshige to Keibun, Bairei, and Hasui. This book showcases classic woodblock prints that highlight the intense yet ephemeral beauty of this unique floral momentan occasion where family and friends gather in celebration to reflect upon the transience of all things and the fragility of existence. The fleeting beauty of the cherry blossom provides the occasion to contemplate and find wisdom in natures cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

Thiscollection is perfect forfans of Japanese art and culture as well as anyone who appreciates the beauty and lore of this beloved flowering treelong treasured in Japan but now also synonymous with the US capital.

Author Bio

Anne Sefrioui is an editor specializing in art books and the author of works on art history, museums, and major monuments. She is also the author of gift sets in the Essential and Masterpieces of Japanese Woodblock Print collections.