HIROSHIGE

These exquisite fold-out plates are perfect for appreciating Hiroshiges eye for composition, his nontraditional use of line, and th e subtle gradations of color and mood. Viewers can also learn much about daily life and culture in 19th-century Japan through carefu lly applied detail and symbolism. In his introductory booklet, Jocelyn Bouquillard provides captions for each print, as well as an a ppreciation of the remarkable and painstaking process of woodblock printing. Packaged in an elegant slipcase, these volumes reflect the beauti...[Llegir més]