Japanese Laughter: Japanese Art of Play, Puns & Satire 2023 No. Japan

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Japanese Laughter: Japanese Art of Play, Puns & Satire 2023 No. Japan Key Features ✔ Discover the rich and humorous world of Japanese art with "Japanese Laughter: Japanese Art of Play, Puns & Satire 2023 No. Japan." This captivating book explores the playful, satirical, and witty aspects of traditional and modern Japanese visual culture, highlighting how humor is woven into paintings, crafts, and ukiyo-e prints. From cheerful depictions of lucky figures to satirical caricatures, this volume offers a delightful journey through Japan’s unique sense of humor expressed through art. ✔ Key features include vibrant illustrations of comical faces, clever puns, and satirical imagery by renowned artists such as Soga Shōhaku, Yokoo Tadanori, and Sakai Hōitsu. The book also delves into the origins of manga, the whimsical works of Kawanabe Gyōsai, and the mysterious laughter of yokai and ghostly creatures, revealing how humor permeates Japanese culture from Edo-period ukiyo-e to contemporary art. ✔ Item Specifics: ✔ C:Title: Japanese Laughter: Japanese Art of Play, Puns & Satire 2023 No. Japan ✔ C:Japanese Title: 日本の笑い―遊び、洒落、風刺の日本美術(コロナ・ブックス) [単行本] ✔ C:Format: Hardcover Book ✔ C:Language: Japanese (original text) ✔ C:Publication Year: 2023 ✔ C:Publisher: Corona Books ✔ C:Genre: Art, Humor, Satire, Cultural History ✔ C:Subject: Japanese Art, Ukiyo-e, Satirical Art, Cultural Humor ✔ C:Condition: Like New ✔ C:Country of Origin: Japan ✔ C:Pages: [Number of pages not specified] ✔ C:Dimensions:

• Condition: Fine

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