Japan's Beauty in Humor
208 pages
Compilation of exhibition works with focus on humor and laughter in traditional Japanese art featuring various styles and expressions. The purpose of this compilation is to dispel the common belief that humor in art have low artistic value. Laughter can increase artistic character. Some are preserved as National Treasure by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
Feature works by Tōshūsai Sharaku, Ochiai Yoshiiku, Utagawa Kuniyoshi ,Kitagawa Utamaro, Utagawa Toyokuni, Kawanabe Kyōsai, Maruyama Ōkyo and many more.
Separated into 6 chapters:
Laughter Perceived in Paintings of Buddhas and Various Gods in Buddhism and Taoism and Portraits of Religious Sect Founders
Laughter Perceived in Figure Paintings and Portraits
Laughter Perceived in Tales, Stories and Customs
Ways to Make People Laugh
Laughter Perceived in Caricature
Laugher Perceived in Apparitions
Includes English Foreword and work titles.
(2000)
208 pages
Compilation of exhibition works with focus on humor and laughter in traditional Japanese art featuring various styles and expressions. The purpose of this compilation is to dispel the common belief that humor in art have low artistic value. Laughter can increase artistic character. Some are preserved as National Treasure by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
Feature works by Tōshūsai Sharaku, Ochiai Yoshiiku, Utagawa Kuniyoshi ,Kitagawa Utamaro, Utagawa Toyokuni, Kawanabe Kyōsai, Maruyama Ōkyo and many more.
Separated into 6 chapters:
Laughter Perceived in Paintings of Buddhas and Various Gods in Buddhism and Taoism and Portraits of Religious Sect Founders
Laughter Perceived in Figure Paintings and Portraits
Laughter Perceived in Tales, Stories and Customs
Ways to Make People Laugh
Laughter Perceived in Caricature
Laugher Perceived in Apparitions
Includes English Foreword and work titles.
(2000)
208 pages
Compilation of exhibition works with focus on humor and laughter in traditional Japanese art featuring various styles and expressions. The purpose of this compilation is to dispel the common belief that humor in art have low artistic value. Laughter can increase artistic character. Some are preserved as National Treasure by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
Feature works by Tōshūsai Sharaku, Ochiai Yoshiiku, Utagawa Kuniyoshi ,Kitagawa Utamaro, Utagawa Toyokuni, Kawanabe Kyōsai, Maruyama Ōkyo and many more.
Separated into 6 chapters:
Laughter Perceived in Paintings of Buddhas and Various Gods in Buddhism and Taoism and Portraits of Religious Sect Founders
Laughter Perceived in Figure Paintings and Portraits
Laughter Perceived in Tales, Stories and Customs
Ways to Make People Laugh
Laughter Perceived in Caricature
Laugher Perceived in Apparitions
Includes English Foreword and work titles.
(2000)
