{"product_id":"pictures-of-the-floating-world-an-introduction-to-japanese-prints-9780789214393","title":"Pictures of the Floating World: An Introduction to Japanese Prints","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Edo Japan, woodblock prints known as \u003cem\u003eukiyo-e\u003c\/em\u003e (\"pictures of the Floating World\") captured the entertainment culture of the urban elite and eventually many other subjects as well. These beautiful prints were the result of a meticulous craft process, in which an artist's initial drawing was translated by expert carvers into multiple printing blocks for different colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this attractive volume, Sarah E. Thompson, curator of Japanese art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, provides a highly readable overview of the cultural and artistic history of \u003cem\u003eukiyo-e\u003c\/em\u003e, showcasing 120 exceptional prints from the museum's world-class collection, by masters including Utamaro, Hokusai, and Hiroshige. She explores each of the principal genres in turn: beauty and fashion, the kabuki theater, landscape, nature, history and literature, and fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003ePictures of the Floating World\u003c\/em\u003e features a traditional Japanese stab binding and is housed in a durable slipcase together with three remarkable prints, suitable for framing. It will be a must-have for all art lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abbeville Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/22\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780789214393\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176","brand":"Sarah E. Thompson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42406079398069,"sku":"9780789214393","price":30.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_8ecb0d74-f9d6-44aa-b86f-b124758a9453.jpg?v=1664286035","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/pictures-of-the-floating-world-an-introduction-to-japanese-prints-9780789214393","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}