The next in our 'David's Choice' series, where Tokyo-based woodblock printmaker David Bull introduces some of his favourite prints. This episode shows and discusses prints related to the theme of Hakkei - or ‘8 Views’, centering on the iconic ‘Omi Hakkei’ (Eight Views of Omi) by Hiroshige.
Update: we now have a supplementary video to this one, showing more closeups of the Harunobu designs:
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Some reference links related to this video:
Original Chinese 8 Views:
en.wikipedia.o...
Some of Hiroshige’s many Omi Hakkei series:
www.hiroshige.o...
Information on Harunobu’s Zashiki Kakkei (contains erotic imagery):
en.wikipedia.o...
An interesting page with more examples and information on the concept:
www.behance.ne...
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14 окт 2024