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This sumptuous book explores the important world that woodblock prints played in the fashionable world of Edo-period Japan (1603-1868). 170 ukiyo-e - 'pictures of the floating world' offer us a vivid view of the culture of entertainment, style and glamour that developed in bustling urban centres. Expert curators bring to life the scenes and figures depicted, and highlight the fashions, dress accessories and hairstyles shown in these colourful and compelling images by artists such as Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Hiroshige.

Produktbeschreibung
This sumptuous book explores the important world that woodblock prints played in the fashionable world of Edo-period Japan (1603-1868). 170 ukiyo-e - 'pictures of the floating world' offer us a vivid view of the culture of entertainment, style and glamour that developed in bustling urban centres. Expert curators bring to life the scenes and figures depicted, and highlight the fashions, dress accessories and hairstyles shown in these colourful and compelling images by artists such as Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Hiroshige.
Autorenporträt
Anna Jackson is keeper, Asia Department at the V&A. Masami Yamada is curator, Asia Department at the V&A.