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Its form follows its purpose – and yet

dynamic darts at the front

This introductory book presents his most important and celebrated works to explore an oeuvre of sublime and haunting influence and a trailblazer of Romantic aesthetics

Japanese Woodblock Prints (German, French, English) FW19 airy textureThe Japanese woodblock print is without Western equivalent: Breathtaking landscapes exist alongside blush inducing erotica, ghosts and demons torment the living, and sumo wrestlers and kabuki actors are rock stars. Presenting the finest impressions from museums and collections worldwide, this edition unveils 200 exceptional prints from 16801938.