{"title":"Melanie Trede","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelanie Trede\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the rich world of Japanese art and culture, with a particular focus on the iconic works of Hiroshige. Her books combine detailed analysis with captivating visuals, bringing to life the historic landscapes and cultural significance behind Edo’s famous views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find in Trede’s works a thoughtful blend of scholarly research and accessible narrative, perfect for enthusiasts of traditional Japanese woodblock prints and the broader arts and culture scene. Her books serve as both an introduction and a deeper dive into the aesthetics and history of this celebrated artistic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hiroshige-one-hundred-famous-views-of-edo-45th-ed-by-melanie-trede-9783754403495","title":"Hiroshige. One Hundred Famous Views of Edo. 45th Ed.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtagawa Hiroshige \u003c\/b\u003e(1797-1858) was \u003cb\u003eone of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition\u003c\/b\u003e. Literally meaning \"pictures of the floating world,\" ukiyo-e  was a particular genre of art that flourished between the 17th and 19th  centuries and came to characterize the Western world's visual idea of  Japan. In many ways images of hedonism, ukiyo-e scenes often represented the \u003cb\u003ebright lights and attractions of Edo (modern-day Tokyo)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cb\u003e beautiful women, actors and wrestlers, city life, and spectacular landscapes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Though he captured a variety of subjects, Hiroshige was most famous for landscapes, with a final masterpiece series known as \u003cb\u003e\"One Hundred Famous Views of Edo\" \u003c\/b\u003e(1856-1858), which depicted various scenes of the city through the seasons, from \u003cb\u003ebustling shopping streets to splendid cherry orchards.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This reprint is made from one of the finest complete original sets of  woodblock prints belonging to the Ota Memorial Museum of Art in Tokyo.  It pairs each of the 120 illustrations with a description, allowing  readers to immerse themselves in these beautiful, vibrant vistas that  became paradigms of Japonisme and inspired \u003cb\u003eImpressionist, Post-Impressionist \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eArt Nouveau\u003c\/b\u003e artists alike, from Vincent van Gogh to James McNeill Whistler.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288491704556,"sku":"9783754403495","price":62.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20510993483524.jpg?v=1770557930"},{"product_id":"hiroshige-one-hundred-famous-views-of-edo-by-melanie-trede-9783836593083","title":"Hiroshige. One Hundred Famous Views of Edo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/b\u003e (1797-1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition. Literally meaning \"pictures of the floating world,\" ukiyo-e was a particular genre of art that flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries and came to characterize the Western world's visual idea of Japan. In many ways images of hedonism, ukiyo-e scenes often represented the \u003cb\u003ebright lights and attractions of Edo\u003c\/b\u003e (modern-day Tokyo): beautiful women, actors and wrestlers, city life, and spectacular landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough he captured a variety of subjects, Hiroshige was most famous for landscapes, with a final masterpiece series known as \u003cem\u003eOne Hundred Famous Views of Edo\u003c\/em\u003e (1856-1858), which depicted various scenes of the city through the seasons, from bustling shopping streets to splendid cherry orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis reprint, bound in the traditional Japanese fashion, is made from one of the finest complete original sets of woodblock prints belonging to the Ota Memorial Museum of Art in Tokyo. It pairs each of the 120 illustrations with a description, allowing readers to immerse themselves in these beautiful, vibrant vistas that became paradigms of Japonisme and inspired \u003cb\u003eImpressionist, Post-Impressionist\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eArt Nouveau\u003c\/b\u003e artists alike, from Vincent van Gogh to James McNeill Whistler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383840456940,"sku":"9783836593083","price":195.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27918963483553.jpg?v=1773383802"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/melanie-trede.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}