书名：Spring in Japan: Woodblock Prints by Hokusai, Hiroshige and Other Artists / 日本之春：北斋、广重等名家浮世绘
定价：210.0
ISBN：9783791377971
作者：Jocelyn Bouquillard
版次：1
出版时间：2026-03

内容提要：

书名：Spring in Japan: Woodblock Prints by Hokusai, Hiroshige and Other Artists / 日本之春：北斋、广重及其他大师的木版画
作者：Jocelyn Bouquillard
出版：Prestel，2026年
装帧：精装，226页（两卷函套套装）
语种：英文
尺寸：12.4 × 17.5 cm

这套精美的两卷函套装将读者带入日本最富诗意的季节。主体卷册精选了浮世绘大师描绘“花见”主题的作品——盛开的樱花树、河畔野餐、月光花园及季节更迭的静谧仪式，包括广重的《龟户梅屋铺》和《岚山樱花盛开》、北斋的《隅田川樱花观赏》以及芳年的《十二月之花·弥生》。这些作品以别具一格的经折装（accordion format）展开，营造沉浸式的全景体验。随附小册子由日本学者Jocelyn Bouquillard撰写，解读每幅图像的象征意义与文化内涵。该书还收录了京山、国贞等艺术家的作品，向日本版画的优雅与情感力量致敬。

This elegant box set invites readers into the heart of Japan's most poetic season through a curated collection of woodblock prints by the great masters of ukiyo-e. Presented in a luxurious two-volume slipcased set, this edition pairs timeless art with expert commentary in a format designed for reflection, appreciation, and beauty. The main volume showcases a selection of prints that capture Hanami (the appreciation of the fleeting wonder of spring): blossoming cherry trees, riverside picnics, moonlit gardens, and the quiet rituals of seasonal change. Highlights include Hiroshige's Plum Garden at Kameido and Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom at Arashiyama, Hokusai's Viewing Cherry Blossoms by the Sumida River, and Yoshitoshi's elegant Yayoi from the series Flowers of the Twelve Months. The works unfold in a striking accordion format, allowing readers to experience them as immersive, panoramic compositions. Alongside this visual journey, a separate booklet by Japan scholar Jocelyn Bouquillard provides insightful background on each image. Her commentary illuminates the symbolism, historical context, and enduring cultural meanings of spring in Japanese life and art, every page enriching the reader's understanding with a deeper sense of connection. Also featuring prints by artists such as Kyōsai and Kunisada, Spring in Japan is a tribute to the elegance and emotional resonance of Japanese printmaking. Perfect for lovers of Japanese aesthetics, collectors, or anyone drawn to the passing beauty of nature, this set offers a charming glimpse into a world where art, tradition, and the rhythms of the natural world are exquisitely entwined.