{"product_id":"9783836519632","title":"Hiroshige","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrient expressed: The master of Japanese ukiyo-e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eUtagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858)\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the last great artists in the \u003ci\u003eukiyo-e \u003c\/i\u003e tradition. Literally meaning “pictures of the floating world,” \u003ci\u003eukiyo-e\u003c\/i\u003e was a particular \u003cb\u003ewoodblock print\u003c\/b\u003e genre of art that flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries. Subjects ranged from the bright lights and attractions of Edo (modern-day Tokyo), to spectacular natural landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the West, Hiroshige’s prints became exemplary of the \u003cb\u003eJaponisme\u003c\/b\u003e that swept through Europe and defined the \u003cb\u003eWestern world’s visual idea of Japan\u003c\/b\u003e. Because they could be mass produced, \u003ci\u003eukiyo-e \u003c\/i\u003e works were often used as designs for fans, greeting cards, and book illustrations. The style influenced \u003cb\u003e Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and Art Nouveau\u003c\/b\u003e artists alike, with \u003cb\u003eVincent van Gogh\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e James McNeill Whistler\u003c\/b\u003e both particularly inspired by Hiroshige’s landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis introductory book presents key images from Hiroshige's vibrant, vivd portfolio of blooming cherry trees, beautiful women, kabuki actors, and busy shopping streets to introduce one of the greats of Asian art history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the Series:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEach book in TASCHEN’s Basic Art series features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea concise biography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapproximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taschen America, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47051662590192,"sku":"9783836519632","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9783836519632_p0.jpg?v=1769887971","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9783836519632","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}