Tattoos of the Floating World: Ukiyo-e Motifs in the Japanese Tattoo
Kitamura, Takahiro; Kitamura, Katie M.
ISBN 10: 9074822452 ISBN 13: 9789074822459
Published by KIT Publishers (edition Second edition), 2003
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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 9074822452-7-1
Synopsis:
This unique book by tattoo artist Takahiro Kitamura (Horitaka, a pupil of Horiyoshi III) discusses the art of the Japanese tattoo in the context of Ukiyo-e, concentrating on the parallel histories of the woodblock print and the tattoo. Through high quality illustrations it shows that the Japanese tattoo is highly reliant on and linked to the woodblock print and that it deserves a position among the other art forms. A range of typical ukiyo-e motifs in the Japanese tattoo are discussed and illustrated by the original Japanese prints, and sketches, drawings and tattoos by tattoo master Horiyoshi III. The book ends with a special essay by Don Ed Hardy.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Tattoos of the Floating World: Ukiyo-e ...
Publisher: KIT Publishers (edition Second edition)
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Edition: Second edition.