Book - Fashion and the Floating World

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Fashion and the Floating World – The publication explores the significant role that traditional woodblock prints played in the fashion world of Edo-period (1603–1868) Japan. One hundred and forty ukiyo-e ("pictures of the floating world") vividly demonstrate the culture of entertainment, style, and glamour that developed in bustling urban centers. Expert curators bring the captured scenes and figures to life, while also highlighting the fashion, clothing accessories, and hairstyles presented in the colorful and captivating works of such influential artists as Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Hiroshige.

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• The book is based on the Victoria and Albert Museum's (V&A) world-class, leading collection and includes many rare prints that were previously unknown to a wider audience
• The edition offers a fascinating journey into the exciting world of famous actors, courtesans, kimono sellers, textile workshops, makeup brands, theater managers, brothel owners, and restaurateurs
• An ideal purchase for lovers of Oriental art, fashion history, and traditional Japanese culture

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