Genji: The Prince and the Parodies

Artists have interpreted the intrigues and love stories of The Tale of Genji, one of the world's oldest novels, through a rich parallel tradition of illustrations. This book showcases the interpretations of Japanese master printmakers, bringing the characters to life in dazzling woodblock prints from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 30 November 2021
\n Publisher: Museum of Fine Arts,Boston
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Lady Murasaki's Tale of Genji, one of the world's oldest novels, has captivated readers for over a millennium, inspiring countless parodies and artistic interpretations. Artists have responded with a rich tradition that depicts the courtly intrigues, love affairs, and shifting alliances of the epic tale, as well as its retellings. This lavishly illustrated volume showcases the interpretations of the original story and its spinoffs by renowned Japanese master printmakers such as Kunisada, Hiroshige, Suzuki Harunobu, and Chobunsai Eishi. Through their captivating woodblock prints, these artists bring the characters to life, showcasing the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's exceptional collection. Accompanied by insightful commentary from a leading Japanese print scholar, this book invites readers to delve into the vibrant world of The Tale of Genji and its enduring visual legacy.

\n Weight: 1450g\n
Dimension: 263 x 288 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780878468836\n \n