The Hotei Encyclopedia of Japanese Woodblock Prints (2 Volumes)
A fully-illustrated two-volume set bringing together the knowledge and expertise of over 50 scholars from around the world to create an in-depth study of all aspects of Japanese prints from the Edo (1600-1868) to Taish (1912-26) periods. Over 40 essays in Volume 1 examine the facets of the medium including its social, art historical, publishing and collecting history plus the materials and techniques used in production, as well as issues regarding connoisseurship and quality. Plus full-color woodblock print illustrations. Volume 2 contains an extensive alphabetical listing of over 2,000 cross-referenced.....
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