Spring In Japan: Woodblock Prints
Spring In Japan: Woodblock Prints By Hokusai, Hiroshige and Other Artists
This beautifully presented box set explores the poetry of spring in Japan through a curated collection of ukiyo-e woodblock prints by some of the genre’s most celebrated artists.
Presented in an elegant two-volume slipcase, the set pairs a visual collection of prints with an accompanying booklet offering insight into their cultural meaning and historical context. The main volume unfolds in a striking accordion format, allowing the artworks to be viewed as continuous panoramic scenes.
The prints capture the spirit of hanami, Japan’s beloved tradition of appreciating the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms. Scenes of blossoming trees, riverside picnics, and peaceful spring landscapes reveal the gentle rhythms of seasonal life.
Featured works include Hiroshige’s Plum Garden at Kameido and Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom at Arashiyama, Hokusai’s Viewing Cherry Blossoms by the Sumida River, and Yoshitoshi’s graceful Yayoi from Flowers of the Twelve Months, alongside prints by artists such as Kyōsai and Kunisada.
A companion booklet by Japan scholar Jocelyn Bouquillard provides accessible commentary on each image, exploring the symbolism of spring and the enduring connection between nature, art, and everyday life in Japan.
Elegant and immersive, Spring in Japan is both an art book and a beautiful object to keep and revisit. Perfect as a thoughtful gift for lovers of Japanese art, culture, and design, it offers a quiet celebration of one of Japan’s most poetic seasons.
Hardcover Book in Slipcase
175 x 124 mm
226 Pages
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Spring In Japan: Woodblock Prints
Spring In Japan: Woodblock Prints By Hokusai, Hiroshige and Other Artists
This beautifully presented box set explores the poetry of spring in Japan through a curated collection of ukiyo-e woodblock prints by some of the genre’s most celebrated artists.
Presented in an elegant two-volume slipcase, the set pairs a visual collection of prints with an accompanying booklet offering insight into their cultural meaning and historical context. The main volume unfolds in a striking accordion format, allowing the artworks to be viewed as continuous panoramic scenes.
The prints capture the spirit of hanami, Japan’s beloved tradition of appreciating the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms. Scenes of blossoming trees, riverside picnics, and peaceful spring landscapes reveal the gentle rhythms of seasonal life.
Featured works include Hiroshige’s Plum Garden at Kameido and Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom at Arashiyama, Hokusai’s Viewing Cherry Blossoms by the Sumida River, and Yoshitoshi’s graceful Yayoi from Flowers of the Twelve Months, alongside prints by artists such as Kyōsai and Kunisada.
A companion booklet by Japan scholar Jocelyn Bouquillard provides accessible commentary on each image, exploring the symbolism of spring and the enduring connection between nature, art, and everyday life in Japan.
Elegant and immersive, Spring in Japan is both an art book and a beautiful object to keep and revisit. Perfect as a thoughtful gift for lovers of Japanese art, culture, and design, it offers a quiet celebration of one of Japan’s most poetic seasons.
Hardcover Book in Slipcase
175 x 124 mm
226 Pages
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Spring In Japan: Woodblock Prints By Hokusai, Hiroshige and Other Artists
This beautifully presented box set explores the poetry of spring in Japan through a curated collection of ukiyo-e woodblock prints by some of the genre’s most celebrated artists.
Presented in an elegant two-volume slipcase, the set pairs a visual collection of prints with an accompanying booklet offering insight into their cultural meaning and historical context. The main volume unfolds in a striking accordion format, allowing the artworks to be viewed as continuous panoramic scenes.
The prints capture the spirit of hanami, Japan’s beloved tradition of appreciating the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms. Scenes of blossoming trees, riverside picnics, and peaceful spring landscapes reveal the gentle rhythms of seasonal life.
Featured works include Hiroshige’s Plum Garden at Kameido and Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom at Arashiyama, Hokusai’s Viewing Cherry Blossoms by the Sumida River, and Yoshitoshi’s graceful Yayoi from Flowers of the Twelve Months, alongside prints by artists such as Kyōsai and Kunisada.
A companion booklet by Japan scholar Jocelyn Bouquillard provides accessible commentary on each image, exploring the symbolism of spring and the enduring connection between nature, art, and everyday life in Japan.
Elegant and immersive, Spring in Japan is both an art book and a beautiful object to keep and revisit. Perfect as a thoughtful gift for lovers of Japanese art, culture, and design, it offers a quiet celebration of one of Japan’s most poetic seasons.
Hardcover Book in Slipcase
175 x 124 mm
226 Pages
