120 magnificent, full-color prints—from geishas and samurai warriors to breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji
The distinctive character of Japanese design has greatly influenced Western art for centuries -- from stylized drawings of plant and animal life to wondrous presentations of rolling seas and landscapes. Much admired and highly prized worldwide, the romantically idealized figures and objects in this superb collection of Japanese prints depict a wide range of subjects: courtesans, Kabuki actors, autumn harvests and dancers, as well as many others. Graphic artists, craftworkers, and textile designers will welcome this vast treasury of classic Japanese works of art. This book includes a CD-ROM containing 120 royalty-free images saved in high-quality JPEG format.
The distinctive character of Japanese design has greatly influenced Western art for centuries -- from stylized drawings of plant and animal life to wondrous presentations of rolling seas and landscapes. Much admired and highly prized worldwide, the romantically idealized figures and objects in this superb collection of Japanese prints depict a wide range of subjects: courtesans, Kabuki actors, autumn harvests and dancers, as well as many others. Graphic artists, craftworkers, and textile designers will welcome this vast treasury of classic Japanese works of art. This book includes a CD-ROM containing 120 royalty-free images saved in high-quality JPEG format.
