Tattoos of the Floating World: Ukiyo-e Motifs in the Japanese Tattoo

Kitamura, Takahiro; Kitamura, Katie M.

ISBN 10: 9074822452 / ISBN 13: 9789074822459

Published by KIT Publishers (edition Second edition), 2003

The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 9074822452-7-1

Synopsis:

This unique book by tattoo artist Takahiro Kitamura (Horitaka, a pupil of Horiyoshi III) discusses the art of the Japanese tattoo in the context of Ukiyo-e, concentrating on the parallel histories of the woodblock print and the tattoo. Through high quality illustrations it shows that the Japanese tattoo is highly reliant on and linked to the woodblock print and that it deserves a position among the other art forms. A range of typical ukiyo-e motifs in the Japanese tattoo are discussed and illustrated by the original Japanese prints, and sketches, drawings and tattoos by tattoo master Horiyoshi III. The book ends with a special essay by Don Ed Hardy.

From the Back Cover: Auteur en tatoeagekunstenaar Takahiro Kitamura beschrijft de kunst van de Japanse tatoeage binnen de context van ukiyo-e (Japanse houtsneden). Hij richt zich op de historische overeenkomsten tussen Japanse tatoeage en de Japanse prentkunst. Na een korte historische schets van beide kunstvormen, toont hij hoe de Japanse tatoeage nauw is verbonden met de Japanse prentkunst en dat zij een zelfstandige positie binnen de Japanse kunstwereld verdient. Speciale aandacht wordt besteed aan tatoeagekunstenaars Horiyoshi III. Met een essay van Don Ed Hardy.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Tattoos of the Floating World: Ukiyo-e ...
Publisher: KIT Publishers (edition Second edition)
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Edition: Second edition.