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Japanese Concert Poster: Neighbourhood and the Surrounding. Daisuke Maeda, Contsu Toda (T.CONTSU). 2015
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Perfect for display or close observation, this impeccably produced collection of Hokusai’s most renowned prints highlights the exquisite lines and delicate hues that have captivated viewers for centuries. During his lifetime, Hokusai was one of the most revered artists in the ukiyo-e school of painting and printmaking. This book gathers the finest examples of Hokusai’s breathtaking prints, including his iconic The Great Wave off Kanagawa, views of Mt. Fuji, landscapes, domestic scenes, and painstakingly rendered flora and fauna.
An introduction by Matthi Forrer offers a brief biography of Hokusai and commentary on his practice and influence. Each full-colour poster has a substantial caption that provides insights into the piece’s significance and notable characteristics. Printed on heavy-coated paper, these detachable posters are suitable for framing, but taken together, they create a lasting and illuminating introduction to Hokusai’s extraordinary accomplishment.
AUTHOR: Matthi Forrer is one of the world’s most significant exporters of Hokusai. He is the author of numerous books on the artist and a former curator of Japanese Art at the National Museum of Ethnology in Leiden, the Netherlands.
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