The Prints of Isoda Koryusai: Floating World Culture and Its Consumers in Eighteenth-Century Japan

Title

The Prints of Isoda Koryusai: Floating World Culture and Its Consumers in Eighteenth-Century Japan

Subject

Isoda, Koryusai, -- fl. 1764-1788. Ukiyoe -- Collectors and collecting -- Japan -- History -- 18th century.

Description

Identifies more than 2,500 designs of various formats and themes and demonstrates that Isoda Koryusai broadened the treatment of traditional print subjects. This book assesses Koryusai's significance from the perspective of consumer culture. It is intended for scholars as well as general readers.

Creator

Hockley, Allen

Publisher

University of Washington Press

Date

2003

Type

NE1325 .I78 A4

Identifier

2003.500.4384

Collection