Adele schlombs hiroshige biography

Adele Schlombs studied Sinology, East Asian art history, European art history, and comparative religious studies at Cologne and Heidelberg Universities.
About the author (2007).
Hiroshige Utagawa, Adele Schlombs Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition.

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Hiroshige 1797-1858

Master of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition. Literally meaning "pictures of the floating world", ukiyo-e refers to the famous Japanese woodblock print genre that originated in the 17th century and is practically synonymous with the Western world's visual characterization of Japan. Though Hiroshige captured a variety of subjects, his greatest talent was in creating landscapes of his native Edo (modern-day Tokyo) and his most famous work was a series known as "100 Famous Views of Edo" (1856-1858). This book provides an introduction to his work and an overview of his career.

About the Series:
Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Art series features:

a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance
a concise biography
approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions

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Hiroshige

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition. Literally meaning “pictures of the floating world,” ukiyo-e was a particular woodblock print genre of art that flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries. Subjects ranged from the bright lights and attractions of Edo (modern-day Tokyo), to spectacular natural landscapes.

In the West, Hiroshige’s prints became exemplary of the Japonisme that swept through Europe and defined the Western world’s visual idea of Japan. Because they could be mass produced, ukiyo-e works were often used as designs for fans, greeting cards, and book illustrations. The style influenced Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Art Nouveau artists alike, with Vincent van Gogh and James Abbott McNeill Whistler both particularly inspired by Hiroshige’s landscapes.

This introductory book presents key images from Hiroshige’s vibrant, vivid portfolio of blooming cherry trees, beautiful women, Kabuki actors, and busy shopping streets to introduce one of the greats of Asian art history.

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Hiroshige by Adele Schlombs

About the work

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) stands as one of the final luminary artists within the ukiyo-e tradition. The term "ukiyo-e," which translates to "pictures of the floating world," denotes a distinctive genre of woodblock print art that thrived during the 17th to 19th centuries. Its subjects encompassed the effervescent allure of Edo (modern-day Tokyo) and the awe-inspiring natural landscapes of Japan.

In the Western world, Hiroshige's prints came to epitomize the Japonisme movement that swept through Europe, significantly influencing the Western perception of Japan's visual aesthetics. Due to their capacity for mass production, ukiyo-e artworks often found application in designs for fans, greeting cards, and book illustrations. This style left an indelible mark on Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Art Nouveau artists alike. Icons such as Vincent van Gogh and James Abbott McNeill Whistler drew significant inspiration from Hiroshige's evocative landscapes.

This introductory book offers a glimpse into Hiroshige's illustrious career, sh