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The modern Japanese print

The modern Japanese print

an appreciation
Art & PhotographyHistory
Pages
57
Published
1962
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the evolution and significance of modern Japanese prints, offering a detailed look at the artists, techniques, and cultural context behind this unique art form. It delves into the economic conditions and industries that shaped the production of these prints, providing insights into their historical development. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of Japanese color prints and their place in 20th-century art.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeIntellectual

Genres

Art & Photography History

Authors

J
James A. Michener

James A. Michener was born in 1907 and raised by a Quaker woman in Pennsylvania. During World War II he served with the U.S. Navy and traveled across the Pacific. His Tales of the South Pacific won the Pulitzer Prize in 1947. He lived with his wife in Austin, Texas. He was director of the Texas Center for Writers at the University of Texas.