World of Choju-giga
127 pages
Choju Jinbutsu Giga, of the Animal Caricature Scrolls, are a famous set of scrolls painted in the 12th-13th century and are considered a National Treasure.
The playful nature of the animals featured in these scrolls are recognized as the blueprint for animal caricatures in Japanese art and are credited with inspiring the later great artists such as Ito Jakuchu, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Kawanabe Kyosai, Soga Sohaku, and Mori Sosen, who’s works are featured in the book as well.
(2020)
127 pages
Choju Jinbutsu Giga, of the Animal Caricature Scrolls, are a famous set of scrolls painted in the 12th-13th century and are considered a National Treasure.
The playful nature of the animals featured in these scrolls are recognized as the blueprint for animal caricatures in Japanese art and are credited with inspiring the later great artists such as Ito Jakuchu, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Kawanabe Kyosai, Soga Sohaku, and Mori Sosen, who’s works are featured in the book as well.
(2020)
127 pages
Choju Jinbutsu Giga, of the Animal Caricature Scrolls, are a famous set of scrolls painted in the 12th-13th century and are considered a National Treasure.
The playful nature of the animals featured in these scrolls are recognized as the blueprint for animal caricatures in Japanese art and are credited with inspiring the later great artists such as Ito Jakuchu, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Kawanabe Kyosai, Soga Sohaku, and Mori Sosen, who’s works are featured in the book as well.
(2020)
