kuniyoshi matthi forrer

This sumptuously produced monograph showcases the work of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, one of the last great Japanese masters of ukiyo-e prints, illustrations, and paintings.Best known for his depictions of fierce samurai warriors in battle, Utagawa Kuniyoshi also produced landscapes, portraits of Kabuki actors, and images of mythical animals. His dynamic action scenes and fantastic creatures are recognized today as precursors of manga and anime. This dazzling volume by Matthi Forrer, one of the leading experts on ukiyo-e art, traces Kuniyoshi''s entire career. Chapters look at the major aspects of Kuniyoshi''s oeuvre; his book illustrations and portraits of fashionable women; his enormously popular series featuring actors, warriors, and landscapes; and the influence of Western art on his career. Meticulous, large-scale reproductions highlight the work''s clear outlines, elegantly muted palette, and precise details--from electrifying depictions of a tiger, mid-pounce, and light-hearted interpretations of Chinese folktales, to the terrifying figures of samurai swordsmen and romantic winterlandscapes. A Japanese-style binding and box complete this luxurious package that promises an endlessly absorbing journey into the life of Kuniyoshi during the latter days of Japan''s Edo period.

Objev podobné jako Kuniyoshi - Matthi Forrer

One of the last great names in the Japanese ukiyo-e style, Kuniyoshi was an undisputed master of the warrior woodblock print — and these 18th-century illustrations represent the pinnacle of his craft. One hundred and one full-color portraits of renowned Japanese samurais pulse with movement, passion, and remarkably fine detail. Includes brief captions and a new introduction.

Objev podobné jako 101 Great Samurai Prints - Utagawa Kuniyoshi, John Grafton

Drawing on the author’s experience as a sociolinguist and a mountain climber, this open access book shows how the expertise and affect-laden experience of Japanese rock climbers can be illuminated through linguistic methods and theories. Through a detailed investigation of multimodal interaction among climbers, the book explores a number of significant sociolinguistic and linguistic anthropological themes, including spatial frames of reference, intersubjectivity, chronotopic configurations, and poetic formations of talk. In doing so, it presents climbing as a condensed locus of human interactions in which the integrated analysis of semiotic processes brings to light a new set of relationships between humans and their surroundings. Grounded in an extended and focused participation in rock climbing activities and interviews with other climbers, Kuniyoshi Kataoka examines the assemblage of semiotic resources including the language, the body, and the space mediated by their climbing equipment and the surrounding environment. The result is a showcase of interdisciplinary multimodal approaches to climbing discourse analysis in and around the gravity-sensitive zone, ranging from expert climbers’ instruction to novices, gossip and narratives on near-death experiences, to a multi-participant discussion of a critical accident. As well as demonstrating how language reflects extraordinary experiences on the vertical plane, the findings also ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Language and Body in Place and Space - Kuniyoshi Kataoka

Kniha - autor Roland Kaltenegger, 160 stran, česky, pevná s přebalem lesklá Když Matthäus Hetzenauer (1924–2004), rodák z tyrolského Brixenu, na podzim 1942 narukoval do německého wehrmachtu, nejprve to vypadalo, že z něj bude střelec z minometu. Na jaře 1944 však tento vášnivý lovec nastoupil do školy odstřelovačů v Seetalerských Alpách. V červenci 1944 byl přidělen k 144. pluku horských myslivců, v jehož řadách prodělal těžké ústupové boje na východní frontě – a s 345 nárokovanými zásahy se stal bezkonkurenčně nejúspěšnějším odstřelovačem německé branné moci. Kniha vojenského historika Rolanda Kalteneggera představuje první pokus o ucelený životopis tohoto fenomenálního střelce a pozoruhodný doplněk bestsellerových vzpomínek Henzenauerova spolubojovníka a přítele Josefa „Seppa“ Allerbergera Na mušce lovce.

Objev podobné jako Nejlepší odstřelovač wehrmachtu: Matthäus Hetzenauer (978-80-204-4217-8)

Escape the Cult, Explore the Craft: A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery Join Moss Matthey as he recounts his uplifting transition from the confines of a fundamentalist Christian cult to an empowering Pagan coven. Weaving his lived experiences with a gentle introduction to Witchcraft, Moss explores what differentiates Paganism from cults and high-control religions, inviting you to shed oppressive spiritual experiences and find support. Through his story of self-searching and religious liberation, Moss teaches that spiritual pursuits should be freeing and presents Paganism as one such path. He invites you to dip your toe in the waters of Witchcraft with a sampling of exercises and journal prompts inspired by Welsh and German traditions. A celebration of culture, authenticity, and spiritual recovery, this book will inspire you to question restrictive ideologies and develop a healthy practice of your own. Includes a foreword by Mhara Starling, author of Welsh Witchcraft

Objev podobné jako Apostate's Guide to Witchcraft, An - Mhara Starling, Moss Matthey