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The book delves into the significance of woodblock prints in Edo-period Japan, showcasing 170 ukiyo-e artworks that capture the vibrant culture of entertainment and fashion. It highlights the urban glamour of the time, featuring detailed depictions of styles, accessories, and hairstyles. Curators provide insights into the artists, including Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Hiroshige, enriching the reader's understanding of these colorful images and their cultural context.
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Fashion and the Floating World, Anna Jackson, Masami Yamada
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Fashion and the Floating World
- Subtitle
- Japanese ukiyo-e Prints
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Anna Jackson, Masami Yamada
- Publisher
- Abrams & Chronicle Books
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9781838510503
- Category
- Art / Culture, Design, World history
- Description
- The book delves into the significance of woodblock prints in Edo-period Japan, showcasing 170 ukiyo-e artworks that capture the vibrant culture of entertainment and fashion. It highlights the urban glamour of the time, featuring detailed depictions of styles, accessories, and hairstyles. Curators provide insights into the artists, including Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Hiroshige, enriching the reader's understanding of these colorful images and their cultural context.