The distinctive Japanese print, the Ukiyo-e ("pictures of the passing, floating world"), is among the most beautiful of all art forms developed by man. You will find traditional Japanese costumes, lovely women, brave soldiers, sumo wrestlers, actors in the theater, and several animals. This exceptional coloring book offers 38 exquisite, ready-to-be-colored plates by Japan's greatest print masters: Kiyonaga, Utamaro, Hokusai, Sharaku, Hiroshige, and 16 others. 8-1/4" by 11" size, 42 pages.

Two of the prints are shown in full color on the covers, so kids can recreate the original hues. Or with a book of Japanese prints as inspiration, students can try their hand at choosing colors, patterns and textures. A list of contents identify each work of art.

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