Hokuei: Master of Osaka Kabuki Prints Artists / William Yang Buddha attaining enlightenment under the

Buddha attaining enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree

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A captivating visual portrayal of each figure helps crystallize these beings in readers’ imaginations

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Hokuei: Master of Osaka Kabuki Prints Artists / William Yang Buddha attaining enlightenment under theHokuei: Masterpieces of Japanese Actor Prints profiles one of the most intriguing artists ever in kabuki actor design: Shunbaisai Hokuei (active 1828 1836). A culminating figure in Osaka printmaking, Hokuei produced more masterworks than any other artist of his day. The book presents the artist's life and work, situating his oeuvre within the demimonde of pleasure and entertainment known as the Floating World (Ukiyo). The world of kabuki comes alive