Japanese Posters of the Modern Era
287 pages
Posters like these were introduced to Japan from Europe at the end of the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), along with new printing techniques and concepts.
A collection of 229 posters range from ones reminiscent of ukiyo-e bijin-ga (images of beautiful women), colorful new designs of the Meiji era, Taisho era (1912 - 1926) and wartime and post-war Shōwa Era (1926 -1989).
Great reference for posters, cards, signage, designs etc combining both Eastern and Western influences.
(2018)
287 pages
Posters like these were introduced to Japan from Europe at the end of the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), along with new printing techniques and concepts.
A collection of 229 posters range from ones reminiscent of ukiyo-e bijin-ga (images of beautiful women), colorful new designs of the Meiji era, Taisho era (1912 - 1926) and wartime and post-war Shōwa Era (1926 -1989).
Great reference for posters, cards, signage, designs etc combining both Eastern and Western influences.
(2018)
287 pages
Posters like these were introduced to Japan from Europe at the end of the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), along with new printing techniques and concepts.
A collection of 229 posters range from ones reminiscent of ukiyo-e bijin-ga (images of beautiful women), colorful new designs of the Meiji era, Taisho era (1912 - 1926) and wartime and post-war Shōwa Era (1926 -1989).
Great reference for posters, cards, signage, designs etc combining both Eastern and Western influences.
(2018)
