Hokusai 53 Stations of the Tokaido 1802

Autori

• Cristina Berna
• Eric Thomsen

Parametri

• 192 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Esoterismo e religione
• Narrativa
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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The book showcases Hokusai's innovative approach in his 53 Stations of the Tokaido, transitioning from square prints to a larger horizontal format. It highlights folkloric scenes featuring ordinary people alongside travel imagery, marking a shift towards landscape art that would influence future generations. Building on earlier works, Hokusai enriches the Tokaido print tradition, blending elements of cartoon and folklore. This series represents a significant contribution to the Tokaido literature, which Hokusai would shape for three decades.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2024

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