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Rankafu: Orchid Print Album
Rankafu: Orchid Print Album
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Rankafu showcases a collection of orchid woodblock prints from early 20th-century Japan, considered masterworks of botanical art. Accompanying the prints is the story of Shotaro Kaga, a pioneering horticulturist whose orchid collection and breeding program sparked a craze in Japan that continues to this day. The book is the most comprehensive work on Rankafu to date and is a beautiful addition to the collections of orchid fanatics, botanical art lovers, and those interested in 20th-century Japan and the artistic process of making Japanese woodblock prints.
Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2019
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens
Rankafu presents a remarkable collection of orchid woodblock prints from early 20th-century Japan, hailed as masterpieces of botanical art. These exquisite prints, reproduced in full color, showcase the intricate details of this spectacular art form. Accompanying these captivating images, the authors delve into the story of Shotaro Kaga, a pioneering horticulturist whose orchid collection and breeding program ignited a craze in Japan that continues to this day. Kaga and his skilled orchid gardener, Kenkichi Goto, were renowned orchid growers who developed hundreds of breathtaking orchid hybrids. Kaga's fascination with orchids began during his visit to Kew in 1910, where he encountered tropical orchids in the vast greenhouses and visited renowned orchid nurseries like Sander & Sons, where he acquired hundreds of plants over the years. This book stands as the most comprehensive work on Rankafu, offering unparalleled depth of information and research. It appeals to orchid enthusiasts, botanical art lovers, and those interested in 20th-century Japan and the artistic process of creating Japanese woodblock prints. The foreword by Phillip Cribb, a renowned orchid expert and author of numerous orchid books, adds an additional layer of expertise and appreciation to this captivating publication.
Weight: 1292g
Dimension: 254 x 193 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781842466681
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