{"product_id":"spring-in-japan-woodblock-prints","title":"Spring in Japan: Woodblock Prints","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant box set invites readers into the heart of Japan’s most poetic season through a curated collection of woodblock prints by the great masters of ukiyo-e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a luxurious two-volume slipcased set, this edition pairs timeless art with expert commentary in a format designed for reflection, appreciation, and beauty. The main volume showcases a selection of prints that capture Hanami (the appreciation of the fleeting wonder of spring): blossoming cherry trees, riverside picnics, moonlit gardens, and the quiet rituals of seasonal change. Highlights include Hiroshige’s Plum Garden at Kameido and Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom at Arashiyama, Hokusai’s Viewing Cherry Blossoms by the Sumida River, and Yoshitoshi’s elegant Yayoi from the series Flowers of the Twelve Months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe works unfold in a striking accordion format, allowing readers to experience them as immersive, panoramic compositions. Alongside this visual journey, a separate booklet by Japan scholar Jocelyn Bouquillard provides insightful background on each image. Her commentary illuminates the symbolism, historical context, and enduring cultural meanings of spring in Japanese life and art, every page enriching the reader’s understanding with a deeper sense of connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso featuring prints by artists such as Kyōsai and Kunisada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e226 pages (with slip case)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PREST01","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56495641330044,"sku":"9783791377971","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/7855\/5193\/files\/SpringinJapan.png?v=1773593395","url":"https:\/\/shop.southbankcentre.co.uk\/products\/spring-in-japan-woodblock-prints","provider":"Southbank Centre Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}