Japanese Prints by Gabriele Fahr-Becker

Japanese Prints by Gabriele Fahr-Becker

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Reproduces 139 Japanese woodblock colour prints by 43 famous masters of ukiyo-e, the popular art of the 17th to the 19th century. This work includes an introductory essay that familiarizes the reader with the history of this art form. The ten-page appendix includes a glossary of technical terms and biographies of 43 artists.

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Japanese Prints by Gabriele Fahr-Becker

Reproduces 139 Japanese woodblock colour prints by 43 famous masters of ukiyo-e, the popular art of the 17th to the 19th century. This work includes an introductory essay that familiarizes the reader with the history of this art form. The ten-page appendix includes a glossary of technical terms and biographies of 43 artists.
"Un livre precieux, a faire partager" Maxi-livres, Paris"
Gabriele Fahr-Becker studied art history, archaeology, and philosophy, and gained her doctorate from Munich University in 1970 with a thesis on Art Nouveau. She has published numerous books on turn-of-the-century art.
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ISBN 13 9783822835098
ISBN 10 3822835099
Title Japanese Prints
Author Gabriele Fahr-Becker
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Taschen GmbH
Year published 2007-09-25
Number of pages 200
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.