Kamisaka Sekka: Rimpa Master--Pioneer of Modern Design, 2003, Near Fine Catalog

Kamisaka Sekka: Rimpa Master--Pioneer of Modern Design ( 神坂雪佳: 琳派の継承)
ISBN:
4876421692
Author:
Donald A. Wood and Yuko Ikeda (Editors) et al.
Publisher:
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto; Birmingham Museum of Art, Alabama
Release Date:
2003
Seller Category:
JAPANESE ART
Qty Available:
1
Condition:
Used: Excellent
Sku: 02143
Notes: Near Fine, 4to, 11 3/4" x 9." Bilingual text in Japanese and English. Beige paper wrappers with lightly embossed decorations on front and back. Color illustration on front panel. White and yellow lettering on black, green, red, and beige spine. Covers have light rubbing and slight wear to edges and tips, else clean and intact, binding tight. Pages have light wear along bottom edge of text block, else pristine and intact. Replete with illustrations in black-and-white and color. 355 pp., including illustrations and Bibliography. Published on the occasion of an exhibition that was held at the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto from August 30-October 13, 2003, the Sakura City Museum of Art from November 8-December 21, 2003, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art from January 29-April 25,2004, and the Birmingham Museum of Art, Alabama from May 23-August 1, 2004. The show featured the works of Kamisaka Sekka (1866-1942), a Japanese artist and designer. Sekka is best-known for his paintings and prints done in the traditional Rinpa style. Edited by Donald A. Wood and Yuko Ikeda. Texts by Kurt A. Gitter and others. Heavy and oversized items may require additional shipping.