Chats On Japanese Prints (1917)

Chats On Japanese Prints is a book written by Arthur Davison Ficke and published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive guide to Japanese prints and covers the history technique and aesthetics of this popular art form. Ficke provides a detailed analysis of the different types of Japanese prints including ukiyo-e surimono and kacho-e and discusses the work of famous artists such as Hokusai and Hiroshige. He also explores the influence of Japanese prints on Western art and the impact of Western artistic styles on Japanese printmaking. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white plates of Japanese prints making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in Japanese art and culture. Overall Chats On Japanese Prints is a valuable and informative guide to one of Japan's most beloved artistic traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.