Description: Fashion and the Floating World : Japanese Ukiyo-e Prints, Hardcover by Jackson, Anna; Yamada, Masami, ISBN 1838510508, ISBN-13 9781838510503, Brand New, Free shipping in the US An exclusive insight into glamour of Edo–period society through the medium of 170 exquisite ukiyo-e This sumptuous book explores the important role that woodblock prints played in the fashionable world of Edo–period Japan (1603–1868). One hundred and forty ukiyo-e (“pictures of the floating world”) offer us a vivid view of the culture of entertainment, style, and glamour that developed in bustling urban centers. Expert curators bring to life the scenes and figures depicted, and highlight the fashions, dress accessories, and hairstyles shown in these colorful and compelling images by artists such as Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Hiroshige. Benefitting from the V&A’s world-leading collection and including many rarely seen prints, this is a fascinating glimpse into an exciting world of celebrity actors, courtesans, kimono retailers, fabric workshops, makeup brands, theatre managers, brothel keepers, and restaurant owners.
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Book Title: Fashion and the Floating World : Japanese Ukiyo-E Prints
Number of Pages: 240 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: V&A Publishing
Publication Year: 2024
Topic: Asia / Japan, Asian / Japanese, Fashion
Item Height: 1.1 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Art, History, Crafts & Hobbies
Item Weight: 70.1 Oz
Author: Masami Yamada, Anna Jackson
Item Length: 13 in
Item Width: 10.2 in
Format: Hardcover
