{"product_id":"japanese-woodblocks-masterworks-hardcover","title":"Japanese Woodblocks: Masterworks - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Kerrigan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunning survey of beautiful Japanese woodblock art, with a focus on that most cherished motif, Mount Fuji - a key icon that permeates the culture and backdrops of much of this significant and influential art form.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMount Fuji has been a source of inspiration and awe since ancient times, and artists have been reproducing its likeness since at least the 14th century, as it became a key motif in all aspects of Japanese culture. The 19th century Ukiyo-e woodblock prints of important artists such as Hokusai and Hiroshige continued this reverence, creating series of beautiful images of landscape and society, with the mountain ever-present. With the slight relaxing of Japan's isolationist policies, artists discovered Western art and exploited its styles and perspectives, and, in turn, Western artists from Monet to van Gogh were influenced by the bold and distinctive print style, which filtered into their work. This gorgeous new book discusses the fascinating history of Fuji as featured in these prints, and reproduces numerous examples of the stunning and timeless artworks, some in their complete series.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Kerrigan \u003c\/b\u003eis author of \u003ci\u003eAsian Art\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eModern Art\u003c\/i\u003e from the 'World's Greatest Art' series, and co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Architecture Style Spotter's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e along with a great many other books and articles on art, culture and history. He lives in Edinburgh, where he writes regularly for the \u003ci\u003eScotsman\u003c\/i\u003e newspaper and is a book reviewer for \u003ci\u003eThe Times Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 11.44 x 11.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 27, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67895484874904,"sku":"9781835627990","price":44.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/owSgBVPgXL9781835627990.webp?v=1793811115","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobookstore.com\/products\/japanese-woodblocks-masterworks-hardcover","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}