Kuniyoshi X Kunisada

An exploration of the rivalry between Kuniyoshi and Kunisada, two of Japan's most popular 19th-century ukiyo-e woodblock print artists, based on masterpieces from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's unparalleled collection of Japanese art.

Rival ukiyo-e masters Kuniyoshi and Kunisada were the two most admired designers of figure prints in 19th-century Japan. Famous for the realism of his portraits of Kabuki actors, the sensuality of his beautiful women and the lavish settings he imagined for historical scenes, Kunisada was a popular favourite during his lifetime. Kuniyoshi is beloved by connoisseurs and collectors today for his dynamic action scenes of warriors and monsters (which foreshadowed today's manga and anime), his comics and even some particularly daring works that included forbidden political satire in disguise. Featuring dozens of glorious full-color illustrations, this beautifully produced volume presents Kuniyoshi and Kunisada's artistic rivalry through a selection of outstanding works from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's unparalleled collection of Japanese art. Readers are invited to decide for themselves which of the two is their personal favourite.

Title: Kuniyoshi X Kunisada
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Total Pages: 264
Size: 276 x 243 mm