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See/Saw

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title See/Saw
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ivan Vartanian
By (author) Kyoko Wada
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 247,Width 171
Category/GenreArt and design styles - Pop art
ISBN/Barcode 9780811869577
ClassificationsDewey:709.04071
Audience
General
Illustrations 140 illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Chronicle Books
Imprint Chronicle Books
Publication Date 25 June 2010
Publication Country United States

Description

Comparisons between the art of Japan past and present reveal how current artists-whom we think of as being primarily manga- or animee-influenced-are in fact constantly borrowing from the traditional forms and techniques of Japan.

Author Biography

Kyoko Wada is an art writer, critic, and historian. He is the author of books on Yoshimoto Nara and the photographer Rika. Ivan Vartanian is an author and editor based in Tokyo, Japan. His publications include Dead Dead Cute, Egon Schiele: Drawings and Watercolors, and Japanese Photobooks of the 1960s & '70s, among others.

Reviews

"A densely informative book, "See/Saw" is a fluid read for the amateur and novice alike and is packed with intriguing insights and compelling artwork." -- Karen Day, Cool Hunting "See/Saw offers a provocative new look at the origins of Japanese pop art." Foreword Reviews "Clear, concise and informative, highly recommended." -- Hi Fructose COOL HUNTING \"A densely informative book, \"See/Saw\" is a fluid read for the amateur and novice alike and is packed with intriguing insights and compelling artwork.\" -- Karen Day, Cool Hunting FOREWORD \"See/Saw offers a provocative new look at the origins of Japanese pop art.\" Foreword Reviews HI-FRUCTOSE \"Clear, concise and informative, highly recommended.\" -- Hi Fructose