Publisher's Synopsis
The Masters of Ukioye is a comprehensive historical account of Japanese paintings and color prints from the genre school, written by Ernest Francisco Fenollos in 1896. The book explores the artistic style and techniques of the Ukioye school, which emerged in the 17th century during the Edo period in Japan. The book provides a detailed description of the major artists and their works, including their themes, motifs, and symbolism. Fenollos also delves into the cultural and social context that influenced the development of the Ukioye school, as well as the impact of Western art on Japanese art during the Meiji period. The book is richly illustrated with over 100 black and white plates and includes an extensive glossary of Japanese terms. This classic work remains a valuable resource for scholars, collectors, and enthusiasts of Japanese art and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
