{"product_id":"9788412009781","title":"One Hundred Aspects of the Moon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOne Hundred Aspects of the Moon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work gathers the most celebrated series of ukiyo-e prints by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, one of the most influential Japanese artists of the 19th century. Through one hundred prints that use the moon as a common thread, the reader is taken on a visual journey through the history, literature, and folklore of Japan. The edition, curated by V. David Almazán Tomás, offers a complete apparatus of references and explanations that contextualize each image, turning the volume into a visual encyclopedia of the Japanese imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe moon acts as a silent witness to Japanese culture in this series of prints. Each print captures a scene drawn from classical poetry, theater, popular legends, or the most significant historical episodes. Geishas and samurai, ghosts and courtiers, ancestral traditions, and tales of love and war all parade through its pages. The annotated edition breaks down the meaning of each image, the literary references, and the artistic context, allowing for a deep understanding of Yoshitoshi’s creative universe and Japanese folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e19th-century Japanese ukiyo-e prints and their aesthetic evolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe history of Japan through legendary episodes and real events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClassical Japanese poetry and theater as a source of iconographic inspiration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFolklore and popular beliefs, including ghosts and ancestral traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the samurai and the warrior code, alongside court life and geishas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at lovers of Japanese art, print collectors, art history students, and any reader interested in the culture and folklore of Japan. It is also of great value to those seeking a visual and documented reference work on the Edo period and the transition to the Meiji era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to one of the most important ukiyo-e print series, with quality reproductions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed analysis of each print that reveals its historical, literary, and symbolic context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA panoramic view of Japanese culture from its origins to the 19th century, organized around the moon as a unifying element.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRigorous reference material for understanding the foundations of Japanese art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Yoshitoshi, Tsukioka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Sans Soleil Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: PRINTS AND PRINTMAKING, HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: WUNDERKAMMER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 230\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 395 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cem\u003eOne Hundred Aspects of the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e stands out for its academic rigor and careful presentation, making it a reference work for both specialists and enthusiasts alike. The combination of Yoshitoshi’s iconic prints with the exhaustive contextualization work by V. David Almazán Tomás offers an enriching reading experience that goes beyond mere aesthetic contemplation to delve into the heart of Japanese culture. It is, without a doubt, a valuable acquisition for any library interested in the art and history of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SANS SOLEIL EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405722116443,"sku":"9788412009781","price":23.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841200978.jpg?v=1781830988","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412009781","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}