Ukiyo-e to Shin Hanga: The Art Of Japanese Woodblock Prints

by Amy Reigle Newland

The art of Japanese woodblock printing from the 16th century to the 18th century is beautifully celebrated in this large-format volume. Depicted are nearly 100 images of astonishing color and variety. The text explains the cultural traditions of Japan as well as interprets the prints.

Genres: Art

Hardcover

First published July 1, 1994

Reviews

[James Varney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Slightly mixed feelings. The prints are beautiful - all in color, big, glossy, a good range, just excellent. And the chapter “The Nineteenth Century Until the Meiji Restoration” is really good. But again we get a chapter on the so-called “Golden Era” with Kiyonaga, Utamaro, and a couple others (Sharaku, whose work doesn’t appeal to me) between 1780-1805. It’s not that those aren’t great artists, just that I feel many 19th century artists get shortchanged, especially Kunisada.