{"product_id":"9788481812817","title":"Hanga","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHanga\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume is a reprint of the official catalogue of the exhibition held at the National Museum of Decorative Arts in 1999. The work offers a visual and documentary journey through an exceptional collection of Japanese woodblock prints, spanning the Edo and Meiji periods. The reader will find a detailed analysis of the prints, their historical and artistic context, as well as reproductions of the key pieces that made up the exhibition, making it an essential resource for collectors and scholars of Japanese printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book compiles and studies a selection of Japanese woodblock prints, known as \"hanga,\" belonging to two fundamental eras: the Edo period (1603-1868) and the Meiji era (1868-1912). Throughout its pages, it explores printing techniques, represented themes (landscapes, figures, everyday scenes), and the aesthetic evolution of Japanese printmaking. The work not only documents the pieces exhibited but also contextualizes their production within Japan's cultural and social development, offering the reader a deep understanding of this graphic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese woodblock prints (hanga) from the Edo and Meiji periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Japanese printing and stamping techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of graphic art in Japan and its cultural evolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCataloging and study of works exhibited at the National Museum of Decorative Arts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArtistic and social context of pre-modern and modern Japan.\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 collectors of Japanese art, art historians, students of printmaking and graphic arts, as well as any reader interested in the visual culture of Japan from the 17th to the 20th centuries. It is a reference work for those wishing to delve into the study of ukiyo-e prints and their transition toward the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to an exhaustive catalogue of Japanese woodblock prints from two key periods, with high-quality reproductions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContextual analysis that allows for an understanding of the historical and artistic relevance of each work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRigorous documentation from an official exhibition of the National Museum of Decorative Arts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialized perspective on the technical and thematic evolution of Japanese printmaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS (ESP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ministry of Culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e ENGRAVINGS AND PRINTMAKING ART, OTHER FORMS OF GRAPHIC ART, ARTISTS, MONOGRAPHS ON ART\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e CATALOGUES AND MONOGRAPHS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 171\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a valuable reissue of an exhibition catalogue that retains all its documentary and artistic interest. The work stands out for its specialized focus on Japanese woodblock printing, offering useful reference material for both researchers and enthusiasts of Oriental art. The quality of the reproductions and the rigor of the text make it a recommended addition for art libraries and private collections focused on printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MINISTERIO DE CULTURA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405035561307,"sku":"9788481812817","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848181281.jpg?v=1781821853","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788481812817","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}