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The riddles of ukiyo-e : women and men in Japanese prints 1765-1865

Title

The riddles of ukiyo-e : women and men in Japanese prints 1765-1865 / Chris Uhlenbeck, Jim Dwinger, Josephine Smit.

Publication

[Brussels] : Ludion, 2023.
©2023

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256 pages illustrations; 29 cm

Summary

Drawing on images of women and men from the heyday of Japanese printmaking, this book explores the subtle iconography and complex symbols inherent in the tradition of ukiyo-e (traditional Japanese woodblock printing meaning 'Fleeting World'). The intriguing elements refer to Japanese history, literature, mythology, fashion, folklore and gossip of the Edo period and are at times difficult to discern, let alone grasp, without proper knowledge. Divided into classic printmaking themes such as beautiful women, heroes, actors and shunga (erotic prints), this lavishly illustrated book provides readers with the keys to understanding the hidden meanings in more than 100 top Japanese prints. -- From publisher's website.

Alternative Title

Women and men in Japanese prints 1765-1865

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Genre/Form

Exhibition catalogs.

Note

Published on the occasion of the exhibition "The riddles of ukiyo-e : women and men in Japanese prints 1765-1865" at Japan Museum SieboldHuis, 27 January - 23 April 2023.

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 252-253) and index.

Contents

Preface -- Introduction -- Beauties -- Shunga -- Legends -- Kabuki.

ISBN

9493039900
9789493039902

OCLC

on1346152273
1346152273
SCSB-14517552

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries