Hiroshige

The art of the Ukiyo-e reflected the artistic expression of an isolated civilisation which, when it became accessible to the West, significantly influenced a number of European artists. The three masters of Ukiyo-e, Hokusai, Utamaro and Hiroshige, are united here for the first time to create a true reference on Japanese art. The three masters rank highly among the most famous Japanese artistic productions of all time. This new title of the Prestige of Art collection will be a reference for art students and Japanese art lovers. This book contains 120 of Hiroshige's most amazing prints and combines them with valuable comments. Its didactic structure enables the reader to become easily acquainted with the impressive work of a famous Japanese artist. Small and practical in format, Mega Square Hiroshige makes an ideal gift Foreword......Page 3 Biography......Page 5 SPRING......Page 12 SUMMER......Page 96 AUTUMN......Page 156 WINTER......Page 208 List of Illustrations......Page 248