Hiroshige 8 Views of ��mi. Kanazawa. Environs of Edo

<p>The <em>8 Views</em> is a Chinese artistic and literary theme developed already in the 10th century and then transposed into Japanese culture where it developed its own independent expression.</p><p>Print artist Utagawa Hiroshige as many other Japanese artists took up the issue of <em>8 Views of ��mi</em> and again as other Japanese artists he expanded the theme into <em>8 Views of Kanazawa 8 Views of Edo Environs</em> and other locations.</p><p>Hiroshige issued some 20 different versions just of the <em>8 Views of ��mi</em>. The authors may return to the subject later. This book is an introduction to 8 Views with a series of <em>��mi</em><em> of Kanazawa</em> and <em>Edo Environs</em>. For comparison a series of <em>8 Views of ��mi</em> by<em> </em>Suzuki Harunobu c. 1760 is also included.</p><p>It is possible to travel to see the same sites today and enjoy the views of Japan which is a very important tourist destination.</p>