Utagawa Kunisada (1786–1865) was one of the most successful Japanese woodblock print designers of his age. With an estimated output of some twenty-five thousand prints during a career spanning almost
Produced to accompany an exhibition at the Kunsthal in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in 2007-2008, this attractive, oversized catalogue (10x12") contains scholarly essays on Japanese stories and beliefs
The first monograph in English on the print artist Tsukioka Kogyo (1869-1927), this publication covers the artist's life and work, in particular the designs related to the No theatre in general and No
Little is known about the artist Ohara Koson (1877-1945), whose career bridged the era between the decline of the full-coloured woodblock print (nishiki-e) in the late 19th century/early 20th century
Influential into the present day for his inventive compositions, use of graphic designs, and innovative treatment of the figure, Yoshitoshi is one of Japan's foremost woodblock artists. Published in a