{"product_id":"ukiyoe","title":"Ukiyoe","description":"The art of Japanese woodblock printing, known as \u003ci\u003eukiyo-e\u003c\/i\u003e (\"pictures of the floating world\"), reflects the rich history and way of life in Japan hundreds of years ago. \u003ci\u003eUkiyo-e: The Art of the Japanese Print\u003c\/i\u003e takes a thematic approach to this iconic Japanese art form, considering prints by subject matter: geisha and courtesans, kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers, erotica, nature, historical subjects and even images of foreigners in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn artist himself, author Frederick Harris—a well-known American collector who lived in Japan for 50 years—pays special attention to the methods and materials employed in Japanese printmaking. The book traces the evolution of \u003ci\u003eukiyo-e\u003c\/i\u003e from its origins in metropolitan Edo (Tokyo) art culture as black and white illustrations, to delicate two-color prints and multicolored designs. Advice to admirers on how to collect, care for, view and buy Japanese \u003ci\u003eukiyo-e\u003c\/i\u003e woodblock prints rounds out this book of charming, carefully selected prints.","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57311626723710,"sku":"NW9784805310984","price":21.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9784805310984.jpg?v=1778513251","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/ukiyoe","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}