In this book, the beauty and design of Japanese tattoos are explored through ukiyo-e prints and explained in detailed bilingual Japanese and English text.
In recent years, the number of ukiyo-e tattoo designs, or tattoo designs using ukiyo-e motifs, has increased, and ukiyo-e are becoming more popular among tattoo lovers.
First, Chapter 1 presents the artworks by artist, beginning with Kuniyoshi Utagawa, to introduce the beauty and design of tattoos by artists such as Toyokuni Utagawa, Yoshitoshi Tsuki
Understand Japanese family crest designs with actual examples! A gorgeously visual guide to family crests.
Family crests are coats of arms that have been used in Japan since ancient times to identify families and individuals. Today, it is said that there are currently around 200 basic types of family crest, and around 5,000 different designs that use the same motifs.
Family crests exert influence in contemporary culture not only because of their historical and cultural value, but also because they appear in famous manga and anime, and their motifs are often chosen for tattoos, among other things. In this book, we have selected more than 2,500 family crests and explain their designs and meanings. The crests are organized around the motifs of «plants,» «animals,» «natural phenomena,» «martial values,» «patterns and designs,» and «buildings and vessels.» In addition, this book is gorgeously illustrated with plenty of photographs and illustrated examples of motifs that make up family crests, along with dyeing works, handicrafts, and contemporary designs created in the image of family crests. This beautiful book can be used as a reference book for designs, tattoo motifs, illustration and more.
How color is used in the most famous works of Japanese art-from the 16th century to the present.
From the vibrant reds of traditional kimonos to the serene blues of tarashikomi riverscapes and woodblock prints, this book shows that color itself is a leading figure in Japan's long and varied artistic tradition.
Whether you are a collector of Japanese art, a student of art history, or simply captivated by the rich shades, tones and hues that Japanese art presents, Colors in Japanese Art is your key to understanding this extraordinary artistic tradition.
This book presents over 120 great works of fine and decorative art and discusses the color schemes used in each work, including:
The vibrant red, gold, multi-hued kimonos from the 18th and 19th century Edo period
The gold, green and deep-blue season-themed screens of Tohaku and Sesshu
The elegant pinks and blues in the landscape prints of Hiroshige and Hokusai
The blues, reds and yellows in the Ko-Kutani and Imari porcelains of the Edo and Meiji periods
Earthy golds in fine lacquerwares dating as far back as the Heian period
And so many more colors in over 120 magnificent examples!
A detailed analysis of each work shows how these color schemes evolved; how their popularity waxed and waned over time; the social and spiritual significance of certain color combinations; and the pigments and dyes used to create them.
Color swatches accompany the featured artworks to show readers how colors were used in subtle combinations, including many hues, tones and tints unique to the Japanese arts. A color chart at the end of the book summarizes the beautiful colors that are most characteristic of this tradition.
Ce petit livre est une bonne référence pour découvrir les couleurs traditionnellement utilisées au Japon dans la peinture, les arts décoratifs, le textile, la littérature et les arts vivants. En effet, l'agencement des couleurs dans le quotidien joue un rôle important dans la culture japonaise.
