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    Flowers of Japan

    Great Works of Japanese Woodblock Printing

    Author Amélie Balcou
    Hardcover
    $35.00 US
    Rizzoli | Rizzoli Electa
    4.82"W x 6.94"H x 1.89"D   | 20 oz | 8 per carton
    On sale Feb 24, 2026 | 112 Pages | 9780847876273
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    This is a visual celebration of the glories of floral beauty and the ephemeral nature of the seasons in a handsome Japanese-style accordion-fold book with open binding and slipcased with an informational booklet.

    The serenity of nature and the graceful beauty of flowers are traditional themes in classical Japanese art that are embraced and appreciated worldwide. Here, they are presented in a carefully curated collection of stunning full-color reproductions of classic works by Japanese artists such as Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Utamaro.

    Meticulously executed in great and realistic detail and awash in rich and subtle color, this one-of-a-kind art book—featuring an ever-scrolling concertina format—showcases the perennial appeal of Japanese woodblock prints celebrating the ephemeral bounty of flowers in all stages of bloom.

    Beautiful and elegant, this specially chosen collection features the classic flowers that symbolize the progression of the seasons in Japanese culture—cherry and plum blossoms, camellias, peonies, iris, lilies, roses, wisteria, hibiscus, water lilies, chrysanthemums. It is sure to delight gardeners, floral artists, designers, art lovers, as well as fans of Japanese culture.
    "Meticulously executed with realistic detail and subtle color, this unique art book—featuring a concertina format—showcases the perennial appeal of Japanese woodblock prints celebrating the ephemeral bounty of flowers throughout the seasons." — BELLEWOOD GARDENS
    Amélie Balcou is an art historian with a degree from the Sorbonne, Paris. She has written extensively on Asian art and is the author of The Four Seasons.
    Amélie Balcou View titles by Amélie Balcou

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    This is a visual celebration of the glories of floral beauty and the ephemeral nature of the seasons in a handsome Japanese-style accordion-fold book with open binding and slipcased with an informational booklet.

    The serenity of nature and the graceful beauty of flowers are traditional themes in classical Japanese art that are embraced and appreciated worldwide. Here, they are presented in a carefully curated collection of stunning full-color reproductions of classic works by Japanese artists such as Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Utamaro.

    Meticulously executed in great and realistic detail and awash in rich and subtle color, this one-of-a-kind art book—featuring an ever-scrolling concertina format—showcases the perennial appeal of Japanese woodblock prints celebrating the ephemeral bounty of flowers in all stages of bloom.

    Beautiful and elegant, this specially chosen collection features the classic flowers that symbolize the progression of the seasons in Japanese culture—cherry and plum blossoms, camellias, peonies, iris, lilies, roses, wisteria, hibiscus, water lilies, chrysanthemums. It is sure to delight gardeners, floral artists, designers, art lovers, as well as fans of Japanese culture.

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    "Meticulously executed with realistic detail and subtle color, this unique art book—featuring a concertina format—showcases the perennial appeal of Japanese woodblock prints celebrating the ephemeral bounty of flowers throughout the seasons." — BELLEWOOD GARDENS

    Author

    Amélie Balcou is an art historian with a degree from the Sorbonne, Paris. She has written extensively on Asian art and is the author of The Four Seasons.
    Amélie Balcou View titles by Amélie Balcou

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