This book offers a unique perspective on Japanese painting, which often carries preconceived notions of being old-fashioned, stiff, pretentious, and difficult to approach. It proposes a new way of appreciating it. Hokusai's eye is a high-performance camera. The "blurring" technique leads viewers to pleasure. Japanese painting is a painting of hunger... The book delves into the secrets of 14 masterpieces by 11 masters, from Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Utamaro to Sesshu, Tohaku, and Korin. Full-color text, commentary by Yuji Yamashita. - Title: Masterpiece Reader: Japanese Painting Edition - Author: Genpei Akasegawa - ISBN: 9784334783938 - First Edition Published: November 15, 2005 - Publisher: Kobunsha - Price: 960 yen Thank you for viewing.