Ukiyo-e

One may think that Ukiyo-e was created for the noble and the intellectuals. Interestingly, it emerged from the common people. Similar to how we gain knowledge through TV, newspapers, magazines and other media (and how we entertain ourselves with mangas and computers) Ukiyo-e served as a medium for entertainment & knowledge for the common people during the Edo period. Thus the importance of keeping that in mind when we are observing Ukiyo-e: to have fun and to enjoy it.

Titles
Edo no Asobi-e
(Entertaining Pictures of Edo Era)
ISBN: 4487751179
OUT OF PRINT

This book has a collection of entertaining pictures of the humourous world of Edo era.		 The Faithful Samurai
by Kuniyoshi
ISBN: 9074822177
$120.00 CDN

The true tale of revenge by forty-seven ronin in 18 century for the death of their lord was quite popular in Japan. The story was often depicted in Ukiyo-e prints. Kuniyoshi was a master in the warrior prints, and his series expressively portrays these warrior ‘folk heroes’.

Kyosai no Giga
(Kyosai’s Caricature)
ISBN: 4487790735
OUT OF PRINT

Works of Kawanabe Kyosai from Bakufu to Meiji era.		 Tattoos of the Floating World
ISBN: 9074822452
$70.00 CDN

The book by tattoo artist Takahiro Kitamura discusses the art of the Japanese tattoo in the context of Ukiyo-e. Illustrations show that the Japanese tattoo is highly linked to the woodblock print.

Kuniyoshi no Kyoga
(Kuniyoshi’s Entertaining Pictures)
ISBN: 4487752728
OUT OF PRINT

Works by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, the greatest Ukiyo-e master of Bakufu era, who specialized in Kyoga or entertaining pictures.		 Tora no E Nyumon
(Introduction to Tiger Drawing)
ISBN: 4817030739
$80.00 CDN

This book illustrates the basics of how to draw a tiger from its body to its movement.

Me wo Miharu Ito Jakuchu
(Ito Jakuchu Art Selection - Animals/Plants)
ISBN: 4096070076
$47.50 CDN

Collection of Jakuchu’s lifetime work including long lost ‘Saichofu’.
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