Visions of Japan
Author | : Hasui Kawase |
Publisher | : Hotei Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2004 |
ISBN-10 | : 9074822800 |
ISBN-13 | : 9789074822800 |
Rating | : 4/5 (800 Downloads) |
Download or read book Visions of Japan written by Hasui Kawase and published by Hotei Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) is considered the foremost Japanese landscape print artist of the 20th century. "Visions of Japan: Kawase Hasui s Masterpieces" brings together in a single volume one hundred of Hasui s most celebrated prints. Fully illustrated, this publication includes annotated descriptions for each work, as well as two essays on Hasui s life and work. Hasui's valuable contribution to the woodblock print medium was acknowledged in 1956, a year before his death, when he was honoured with the distinction of Living National Treasure ."