ZUE [TOKAI] � � � � SOU-I, 7 vols in one

[SINO-JAPANESE PAINTING MANUAL]

Publication Date: 1735

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ZUE [TOKAI] � � � � SOU-I, 7 vols in one. Edo, Suharaya Shimbei, Kyouho 20 [1735]. Oohon, 27.0 x 17.5 cm. Originally published as a series of artists's guides in a set in China in 1607, it was redone in Japan in 1702, then reprinted, as here, in 1735. Like the HASSHU GAFU 八� ��"�� it had a large influence in Japan, particularly on Nanga style artists. Everything human, animal and vegetable is rendered in beautiful sumi-e woodblock prints. There are extracts from classic Chinese texts on painting technique, going back centuries. A vade mecum for the Edo artist interested in the techniques and theory of Chinese painting. The seven volumes of the original are here rebound into a single volume with the original worn cover and title label. This gappon volume is complete and has been cleaned internally to neutralize staining. There are some pages that remain stained but the book is still a remarkable work which is quite scarce. Most copies referenced online are incomplete or microfilmed. See Mitchell 566 for his information on the original Chinese edition. It should be noted that the copy he saw of the Genroku 1702 edition was incomplete. Not a common set. Mitchell misreads ZUE as ZUKAI in the title. Seller Inventory # 91158

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Title: ZUE [TOKAI] � � � � SOU-I, 7 vols in one

Publication Date: 1735

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