The Heroes: Samurai and Ukiyo-e from Boston Museum Collection 2022

by Yuriko Iwakiri, Kazutoshi Harada, Anne Nishimura Morse, Sarah E. Thompson

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The Heroes: Samurai and Ukiyo-e from Boston Museum Collection 2022 Description This captivating exhibition catalog presents a selection of 118 exquisite warrior prints from the Boston Museum's collection. These prints, created by renowned artists such as Hishikawa Moronobu, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, and Utagawa Hiroshige, depict heroes from ancient myths and military tales. The catalog also features a fascinating exploration of the iconography of warrior prints and the cultural significance of samurai imagery in Japanese history. Accompanying these prints are tsuba, or sword guards, that share thematic and compositional similarities with the artwork. The book includes insightful essays on the Boston Museum's collection of Japanese swords and the imagery of heroes in samurai culture. It delves into the stories of legendary figures from the Heian period, the Genpei War, and the Kamakura period, highlighting the evolution of samurai and their revered swords. Additionally, the catalog offers columns that decode the inscriptions on medieval swords and explore the portrayal of figures like Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Ushiwakamaru in ukiyo-e prints. With its comprehensive coverage of both art and history, this catalog serves as an invaluable resource for enthusiasts of Japanese culture, art historians, and collectors. It provides a vivid portrayal of the warrior ethos and the artistic brilliance of ukiyo-e, making it a must-have for anyone interested in the intersection of art and history. Shipp

• Publisher: Nikkei Inc.
• Year: 2022
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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