{"product_id":"cherry-blossoms-in-bloom-great-works-of-japanese-woodblock-printing","title":"Cherry Blossoms in Bloom: Great Works of Japanese Woodblock Printing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGorgeously displayed in an accordion-fold binding, this is a visual ode to the beauty of cherry blossoms--harbingers of spring--by legendary artists of Japanese woodblock printing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry blossoms are beloved signs of spring renewal celebrated by garden clubs, botanic gardens, and popular festivals. This collection features over seventy works printed in a special format that allows for an unbroken, ever-scrolling display of these detailed, jewel-like artworks accompanied by an informative booklet in a handsome slipcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cherry tree, a traditional symbol of Japan, heralds spring with a spectacular display of subtle color variation spreading like a soft, fragrant cloud over the countryside giving rise to \u003ci\u003ehanami\u003c\/i\u003e, the ancient cherry blossom festival chronicled by great artists from Hokusai and Hiroshige to Keibun, Bairei, and Hasui. This book showcases classic woodblock prints that highlight the intense yet ephemeral beauty of this unique floral moment--an occasion where family and friends gather in celebration to reflect upon the transience of all things and the fragility of existence. The fleeting beauty of the cherry blossom provides the occasion to contemplate and find wisdom in nature's cycle of life, death, and rebirth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is perfect for fans of Japanese art and culture as well as anyone who appreciates the beauty and lore of this beloved flowering tree--long treasured in Japan but now also synonymous with the US capital.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anne Sefrioui\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rizzoli Electa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780847845637\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.01h x 4.80w x 1.97d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnne Sefrioui \u003c\/b\u003eis an editor specializing in art books and the author of works on art history, museums, and major monuments. She is also the author of gift sets in the Essential and Masterpieces of Japanese Woodblock Print collections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42130868961354,"sku":"9780847845637","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0011\/8990\/4435\/files\/cherry-blossoms-in-bloom-great-works-of-japanese-woodblock-printing-9780847845637.jpg?v=1748936177","url":"https:\/\/trnk-nyc.mom\/products\/cherry-blossoms-in-bloom-great-works-of-japanese-woodblock-printing","provider":"TRNK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}