{"product_id":"9783836519632-hiroshige","title":"Hiroshige","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHiroshige was one of the last great artists of ukiyo-e, the woodblock print genre that flourished between the 17th and 19th century and did much to determine the world’s visual concept of Japan. This dependable introduction leads you through the blossoming cherry trees, beautiful women, and dramatic ocean views that made Hiroshige a household name and became exemplary of Japonisme.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUtagawa Hiroshige \u003c\/strong\u003e(1797–1858) was one of the last great artists in the \u003cem\u003eukiyo-e \u003c\/em\u003etradition. Literally meaning “pictures of the floating world,” \u003cem\u003eukiyo-e\u003c\/em\u003e was a particular \u003cstrong\u003ewoodblock print\u003c\/strong\u003e genre of art that flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries. Subjects ranged from the bright lights and attractions of Edo (modern-day Tokyo), to spectacular natural landscapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the West, Hiroshige’s prints became exemplary of the \u003cstrong\u003eJaponisme\u003c\/strong\u003e that swept through Europe and defined the \u003cstrong\u003eWestern world’s visual idea of Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because they could be mass produced, \u003cem\u003eukiyo-e \u003c\/em\u003eworks were often used as designs for fans, greeting cards, and book illustrations. The style influenced\u003cstrong\u003e Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Art Nouveau\u003c\/strong\u003e artists alike, with \u003cstrong\u003eVincent van Gogh\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e James Abbott McNeill Whistler\u003c\/strong\u003e both particularly inspired by Hiroshige’s landscapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This introductory book presents key images from Hiroshige’s vibrant, vivid portfolio of blooming cherry trees, beautiful women, Kabuki actors, and busy shopping streets to introduce one of the greats of Asian art history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40946158600289,"sku":"9783836519632","price":15.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_34505873_dd8b5bc4-74f3-4e87-958c-127a1eec4508.jpg?v=1747947709","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9783836519632-hiroshige","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}