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Japan Modern: Japanese Prints from the Elise Wessels Collection

Japan Modern: Japanese Prints from the Elise Wessels Collection

Jansen, Marije

Hardcover

General ArtJapanese ArtPrintmaking

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ISBN10: 9462087288
ISBN13: 9789462087286
Publisher: Nai010 Publ
Published: Feb 28 2023
Pages: 264
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.60 Width: 8.60 Depth: 11.00
Language: English

Japan in the throes of modernity, depicted through an ancient medium

In the early 20th century, Japan flourished under modernity's ascent: employment opportunities increased, conditions for women improved and optimism abounded. At the same time, many found themselves displaced and disoriented, longing for the former days of established order. Japan Modern documents the turbulence of this period as expressed through printmaking. Japanese artists gravitated toward the medium, drawn to its timelessness. Accordingly, many blended traditional and modern elements, implementing ancient woodcarving techniques to render street scenes with high-rise buildings, cars, railroads, factories and Japanese women with chin-length bobs dancing and drinking cocktails. Many, however, portrayed more traditional subjects such as idealized portraits of women and romantic landscapes.

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