Genealogy of Fantasy Matabei Kuniyoshi Chikuma Gakugei Bunko Japan

by Tsuji Nobuo

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Genealogy of Fantasy Matabei Kuniyoshi Chikuma Gakugei Bunko Japan Key Features ✔ Discover the fascinating world of eccentric and fantastical Japanese art with "Genealogy of Fantasy: Matabei Kuniyoshi" published by Chikuma Gakugei Bunko. This beautifully crafted paperback delves into the innovative and avant-garde works of renowned artists such as Iwasa Matabei, Kano Yamagatsu, Ito Jakuchu, Soga Shōhaku, Nagasawa Rosetsu, and Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Celebrated for their bold compositions, vivid colors, and grotesque forms, these painters challenged traditional aesthetics and redefined the boundaries of Japanese painting during the early modern period. This edition re-evaluates these artists as pioneers within the mainstream art scene, emphasizing their role as avant-garde innovators rather than outsiders. ✔ This comprehensive volume features numerous illustrations and insightful analysis, making it a must-have for enthusiasts of Japanese art history and eccentric artistic expression. It also includes a detailed table of contents exploring themes such as the tumultuous world of the floating world, the grandeur of Momoyama, and the eccentricities of late Edo period art. ✔ Key features: ✔ - Focuses on eccentric and fantastical Japanese painters ✔ - Re-evaluation of artists as mainstream avant-garde figures ✔ - Richly illustrated with numerous plates ✔ - Includes scholarly commentary by renowned art historian Nobuo Tsuji ✔ C:Title: Genealogy of Fantasy Matabei Kuniyoshi ✔ C:Author: No

• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fine

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