A large art book meant to be displayed.
Shinsui Itō was a master nihonga-style painter and woodblock print artist of the shin hanga movement. He was active in the Taisho and early Showa eras (1910s-1950s).
This book is one of a series of collections of Japanese beauties that were published in the late 1970s. Its full title is The Complete Collection of Contemporary Japanese Beauty Paintings, Vol. 5 Shinsui Itō.
60+ pages of paintings and prints by Shinsui Itō all focused on dignified feminine beauty in a variety of motifs.
The book is an historic item showing how Shinsui Itō’s art was received in 1979 Japan.
Color, glossary is in black & white.
8.7” wide x 10.25” tall (22cm x 26.7cm)
17.4” wide spread view (44cm)
Book is in good condition, shows some signs of wear.
A large art book meant to be displayed.
Shinsui Itō was a master nihonga-style painter and woodblock print artist of the shin hanga movement. He was active in the Taisho and early Showa eras (1910s-1950s).
This book is one of a series of collections of Japanese beauties that were published in the late 1970s. Its full title is The Complete Collection of Contemporary Japanese Beauty Paintings, Vol. 5 Shinsui Itō.
60+ pages of paintings and prints by Shinsui Itō all focused on dignified feminine beauty in a variety of motifs.
The book is an historic item showing how Shinsui Itō’s art was received in 1979 Japan.
Color, glossary is in black & white.
8.7” wide x 10.25” tall (22cm x 26.7cm)
17.4” wide spread view (44cm)
Book is in good condition, shows some signs of wear.
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