Shunga
Subtitle: The Erotic Art of Japan
Publisher: Universe Publishing
Published: August 15, 1998
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9780789302458
Subjects: Erotic art; Engraving; Art & Art Instruction; Art; Japan; Erotic prints, Japanese; Asian; Erotica - General; Art / History / Asian; Art / History / General; Catalogs; Color prints, Japanese; Edo period, 1600-1868
Description: "Shunga, or "images of spring," are erotic polychrome engravings produced for the pleasure-loving society of Japan. Painted by the masters of the Ukiyo-e school during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, the Shunga served a number of purposes: illustrations for love novels, instructive albums for young wives, or even lucky charms for warriors."--BOOK JACKET.

"This book offers readers a collection of rare prints never before published, enriched by succinct, highly informative captions, as well as text introducing the various periods and defining characteristics of the genre."--BOOK JACKET.