Chats on Japanese Prints by Arthur Davison Ficke
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| Author | Ficke, Arthur Davison, 1883-1945 |
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| Title | Chats on Japanese Prints |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Chats on Japanese Prints" by Arthur Davison Ficke is a scholarly work focused on the history and significance of Japanese woodblock prints, written in the early 20th century. The book explores the aesthetic qualities, techniques, and cultural context of these prints, providing insights into the evolution of this art form and its appreciation in the West. As readers delve into this text, they can expect to uncover discussions about various artists, styles, and periods that shaped the genre. The opening of the book introduces the topic with a preface that acknowledges various contributors to its creation and outlines the core themes going forward. Ficke begins with a "Preliminary Survey" that illustrates the intrinsic beauty of Japanese prints and the emotional response they evoke in viewers, emphasizing their escape from the everyday into the realm of art. This opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the history of Japanese prints, their evolving techniques, and the factors that led to their rise in popularity both in Japan and internationally. The author draws connections between the prints and broader cultural movements in Japan, highlighting their appeal to a burgeoning Western audience drawn to the unfamiliar and the aesthetic principles of this captivating art form. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NE: Fine Arts: Print media |
| Subject | Color prints, Japanese |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46753 |
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 173 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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