UKIYO-E PAINTINGS /ANGLAIS
UKIYO-E PAINTINGS by Timothy Clark is a comprehensive exploration of the British Museum’s extensive collection of Ukiyo-e paintings, published by the British Museum on December 30, 1999. This first edition features 256 pages and is presented in English, showcasing over 200 color reproductions of works by renowned masters such as Utamaro, Hokusai, and Moronobu. The book includes detailed information on signatures and seals, artist biographies, and an annotated bibliography, providing a thorough reference for art enthusiasts and scholars alike.
Readers will find two introductory essays by Timothy Clark that delve into the development and aesthetic qualities of Ukiyo-e painting, as well as discussions on authenticity issues. The book serves as a catalog for the British Museum’s collection, emphasizing the significance of Japanese painting from the Edo period, 1600-1868. With 223 color and 224 black and white illustrations, this edition offers a rich visual experience alongside informative text, making it a valuable resource for those interested in Japanese art and its historical context.
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The British Museum’s collections contain over 200 paintings of the Ukiyo-e school, including works by masters such as Utamaro, Hokusai and Moronobu. All are reproduced in color in this book, with details of signatures and seals, biographies of the artists and an annotated bibliography. In the two introductory essays Timothy Clark discusses the development and aesthetic qualities of Ukiyo-e painting and examines problems of authenticity. Oversized trade paperback with 223 colour and 224 black and white illustrations. Timothy Clark is a curator in the Department of Japanese Antiquities at the British Museum.
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