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Printmaking explained by Kawase Hasui

Printmaking explained by Kawase Hasui

This article presents and quotes from Brigitte Koyama-Richard's excellent book on Kawase Hasui.  Many of the images are from the Ota City Folk Museum, rare pieces that I've never had...

Printmaking explained by Kawase Hasui

This article presents and quotes from Brigitte Koyama-Richard's excellent book on Kawase Hasui.  Many of the images are from the Ota City Folk Museum, rare pieces that I've never had...

Winter Scenes of Japan: Hasui Kawase's Snowy Woodblock Prints

Winter Scenes of Japan: Hasui Kawase's Snowy Wo...

Japanese artist Hasui Kawase is the creator of numerous prints of snow-covered landscapes and temples. During the last year of his life, when he was already ill and weakened, the...

Winter Scenes of Japan: Hasui Kawase's Snowy Wo...

Japanese artist Hasui Kawase is the creator of numerous prints of snow-covered landscapes and temples. During the last year of his life, when he was already ill and weakened, the...

An Introduction to Japanese Prints

An Introduction to Japanese Prints

Japanese prints, or ukiyo-e, capture the very essence of Japan's culture and history. Literally translated as "pictures of the floating world," ukiyo-e flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries, a...

An Introduction to Japanese Prints

Japanese prints, or ukiyo-e, capture the very essence of Japan's culture and history. Literally translated as "pictures of the floating world," ukiyo-e flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries, a...

Selection of Japanese Posters: Ohara Koson, Kawase Hasui, Hiroshige, Yoshida Hiroshi, Hokusai

Selection of Japanese Posters: Ohara Koson, Kaw...

Traditional Japanese posters are an invitation to travel through time and discover Japan’s landscapes, nature, and culture. On our website, you will find a unique selection of iconic artists, such...

Selection of Japanese Posters: Ohara Koson, Kaw...

Traditional Japanese posters are an invitation to travel through time and discover Japan’s landscapes, nature, and culture. On our website, you will find a unique selection of iconic artists, such...

Frederick Catherwood : In search of America's lost cities

Frederick Catherwood : In search of America's l...

Finding America's lost cities In 1839, John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood embarked on their first expedition to Central America. Their groundbreaking exploration introduced many major Mayan cities to the...

Frederick Catherwood : In search of America's l...

Finding America's lost cities In 1839, John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood embarked on their first expedition to Central America. Their groundbreaking exploration introduced many major Mayan cities to the...

William Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement: A Deep Dive into Floral Posters

William Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement...

William Morris, a prominent figure in the late 19th-century Arts and Crafts movement, is renowned for his intricate floral patterns and dedication to craftsmanship. This article explores the life and...

William Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement...

William Morris, a prominent figure in the late 19th-century Arts and Crafts movement, is renowned for his intricate floral patterns and dedication to craftsmanship. This article explores the life and...