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Hiroshige, 100 Views of Edo: Woodblock Prints by Ando Hiroshige (Temporis)
Hiroshige 100 Views of Edo Woodblock Prints by Ando Hiroshige - Temporis Author:Mikhail Ouspensky, Tatyana Mordkova, Natalia Smaznova, Valery Fateyev The hundred views of Edo is one of the most famous artistic productions of all times. The arts of Ukiyo-e were the expression of a singular and isolated civilization. It had considerable influence n European art, and both Monet and Van Gogh drew much inspiration from it. The sets of prints emanating from Edo, many of them take as subject... more »s views on the Tokaido road, rendered him famous and early European visitors began buying and bringing them back to Europe, setting off a trend for Japanese art. The compositions in this series of prints never repeat themselves and are of astonishing diversity. The contrast of planes, the richness of motifs, and the splendor of the colors,reveal the extraordinary talent of Hiroshige.« less