03039cam a22003613u 4500 69418 UtSlPG 20260610134615.0 m cr n 260607r20221905utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 50041300 UtSlPG en iso639-1 NE Amsden, Dora, 1854?-1947 Impressions of Ukiyo-ye, the school of the Japanese colour-print artists Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-11-24 The rise of Ukiyo-ye (the floating world) -- Genroku (the golden era of romance and art) -- The school of Torii (the printers' branch of Ukiyo-ye) -- Utamaro (Le Fondateur de L'École de la Vie) -- The romance of Hokusai (master of Ukiyo-ye) -- Hiroshige (landscape painter and Apostle of Impressionism) -- Analytical comparisons between the masters of Ukiyo-ye -- Hints to collectors of Ukiyo-ye gems -- Bibliography, for use of students -- Fac-similes of the most famous signatures of the Ukiyo-ye artists. The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Updated: 2023-01-02. "Impressions of Ukiyo-ye, the School of the Japanese Colour-Print Artists" by Dora Amsden is an art historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution, significance, and techniques of Ukiyo-ye, a form of Japanese art focused on woodblock printing that captured the essence of everyday life and beauty in Japan. It provides insights into the lives and works of renowned artists within this genre, such as Hokusai and Hiroshige, and examines how their art reflects the socio-cultural nuances of their time. The opening of this work introduces the reader to the concept of Ukiyo-ye, describing it as a "spiritual rendering" that encapsulates the daily life and artistic cravings of the Japanese people. Amsden highlights the historical context in which this popular art form flourished, briefly touching on the influences from Chinese and Korean art while emphasizing the unique characteristics that defined Ukiyo-ye. It sets the stage for a more detailed exploration of its various periods and artists, outlining the importance of understanding the origins and aesthetic developments that led to the acclaim of Ukiyo-ye in both Japan and the broader art world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Paul Elder and Company, 1905 Color prints, Japanese Wood-engraving -- Japan -- History Ukiyoe -- Japan https://archive.org/details/impressionsofuki00amsd/page/n11/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69418 110206 110206