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The book showcases Hokusai's innovative approach in his 53 Stations of the Tokaido, transitioning from square prints to a larger horizontal format. It highlights folkloric scenes featuring ordinary people alongside travel imagery, marking a shift towards landscape art that would influence future generations. Building on earlier works, Hokusai enriches the Tokaido print tradition, blending elements of cartoon and folklore. This series represents a significant contribution to the Tokaido literature, which Hokusai would shape for three decades.
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Hokusai 53 Stations of the Tokaido 1802, Cristina Berna, Eric Thomsen
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Hokusai 53 Stations of the Tokaido 1802
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Cristina Berna, Eric Thomsen
- Publisher
- BoD - Books on Demand
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9788411748360
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Historical Themes, Maps & Travel, Religion & Spirituality, True Stories, Travelogues
- Description
- The book showcases Hokusai's innovative approach in his 53 Stations of the Tokaido, transitioning from square prints to a larger horizontal format. It highlights folkloric scenes featuring ordinary people alongside travel imagery, marking a shift towards landscape art that would influence future generations. Building on earlier works, Hokusai enriches the Tokaido print tradition, blending elements of cartoon and folklore. This series represents a significant contribution to the Tokaido literature, which Hokusai would shape for three decades.