☆ Geijutsu Shincho (Art New Wave) This is a special feature on pillow pictures by Hokusai & Utamaro, the two major giants of Ukiyo-e. Each feature spans 72 pages. The close-up photography is exceptionally beautiful, without blurring. You can enjoy the delicate lines, effective use of color, and the incredible beauty of the hand-painted pictures, which are characteristic of Ukiyo-e. ① "Hokusai's Last Erotica Special" Geijutsu Shincho, January 2002 issue Special feature, 72 pages ・Tracing the history of "Crazy Painter Hokusai" through Shunga (erotic art) ・"Hokusai Shunga" in full bloom for 10 years ・The mystery of Hokusai's Shunga and "Wave and Plovers" The genius Hokusai is amazing no matter what he draws. You will be overwhelmed by the dense and bold depiction of the human body. ② "Utamaro and the Golden Age of Ukiyo-e Erotica Special" Geijutsu Shincho, January 2003 issue Special feature, 72 pages ・Shunga Renaissance Painters' Biographies Suzuki Harunobu, Isoda Koryusai, Torii Kiyonaga, Kitagawa Utamaro, Katsushika Hokusai ・The failure and revival of "Utamakura" Centered on Utamaro, the transition of Shunga from Suzuki Harunobu to Torii Kiyonaga and Hokusai is introduced with Dr. Richard Lane's excellent commentary, allowing you to see the culmination of Edo's decadent culture. The detailed analysis of Utamaro's masterpiece, "Utamakura," is particularly interesting. ■ Geijutsu Shincho ■ January 2002 issue ■ January 2003 issue ■ Total 2800 yen (1400 yen x 2) * This is the uncut version, so only some of the featured photos can be shown. After reading once, I stored them on the bookshelf. Since they are old books, there are minor scratches and slight yellowing on the covers, but otherwise, there is nothing to be concerned about.