Masterful Images: The Art of Kiyoshi Saito
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (687 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764964550 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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He learned oil painting, but before long he gave it up in favor of printmaking. A string of prizes in international art competitions attracted more interest, and soon Saito's shadowy images of temples, gardens, and winter streets appeared in museums and homes around the world. They are complemented by an interpretive essay from Barry Till, curator of the museum's Asian art collection.. Encompassing the full range of Saito's oeuvre, the 90 prints reproduced here are drawn from the collection of Canada's Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Working with unconventional tools, determined to master all steps of a craft commonly divided among dr
A craving for this sort of tradition, wedded to a powerful creative impulse, led the young artist to leave his sign-making business and devote his life to art. Encompassing the full range of Saito s oeuvre, the 90 prints reproduced here are drawn from the collection of Canada s Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Kiyoshi Saito (Japanese, 1907 1997) was born in Aizu, where little had changed as the rest of the nation underwent rapid modernization. Includes an interpretive essay from Barry Till, curator of the museum s Asian art collection.. Working in printmaking with unconventional tools, determined to master all steps of a craft commonly divided among drafting, carving, and printing specialists, Saito made one-of-a-kind prints
Eugene Shewmaker said The Woodblock Prints of Kiyoshi Saito. It's great to have an affordable collection of Saito's prints. So good to see many of them in color. I'd like to see a somewhat more extensive collection, still in the affordable range, including more of the animals, especially the famous cats, and some prints from his ti. "Beautiful!" according to Theresa. Wonderful book of wonderful prints. Great reproductions, and gives you a great overview of his career.. Nice images but pretty basic look at the artist's body Blake P. Nice images but pretty basic look at the artist's body of work without much depth. Still something to buy if you are a strong fan.
He is the author of Shin Hanga: The New Print Movement of Japan, Japan Awakens: Woodblock Prints of the Meiji Period (1868 1912), and The 47 Ronin: A Story of Samurai Loyalty and Courage and coauthor of Haiku: Japanese Art and Poetry, all published by Pomegranate . Barry Till is curator of Asian art at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, British Columbia