Buch, Englisch, 380 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm
The Attributes of Comics in Historical Works of Japanese Art
Buch, Englisch, 380 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm
ISBN: 978-90-485-6484-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
This book reveals how traditional Japanese art preserved in museums relates to modern manga, tracing the artistic evolution that transforms historical visual culture into the comic art that captivates readers worldwide.
The book clarifies the meaning of the term "comics," including its status as a medium of modern art, explains the modernization that occurs in Japan during the Edo period (1615–1868), and distinguishes numerous art historical trends during that time that ultimately gave birth to modern manga at the beginning of the 20th century. This journey through frequently overlooked chapters of Japanese art history highlights the interconnections between fine art and popular art, offering fresh insights into the evolution of visual storytelling.
Before Modern Manga: The Attributes of Comics in Historical Works of Japanese Art appeals to a wide range of readers: those with little prior knowledge of the subject matter find it easily accessible, while art historians and manga scholars are pleased with the meticulous research and theoretical depth of the arguments.
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Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
List of Figures
Acknowledgments
Notes to the Reader
Glossary of Japanese Terms
Introduction: A Perfectly Reasonable Comparison
I
Identifying the Characteristics of Comics
Chapter One Surveying the Early History of Western Comic Art
II
Emergence of Manga Characteristics in Early Japanese Paintings
Chapter Two Anthropomorphic Jesters in Giga
Chapter Three Humorous Caricatures and Religion in Zen Buddhist Painting
Chapter Four Endearing Caricatures in Otsu-e Folk Painting
Chapter Five Multimodal Humor in Poetry Illustrations
III
Refinement of Manga Characteristics in Printed Material
Chapter Six Multimodality and Serialism in Illustrated Novels
Chapter Seven Endearing Zoomorphs in Toba-e Pictures
Chapter Eight Sequentiality in E-Sugoroku Gameboards
Chapter Nine Endearment and Visual Simplicity in Edo Manga
Chapter Ten Anthropomorphic Clowns in Crazed Pictures
IV
Formalization of Manga Characteristics in the Meiji Era and Beyond
Chapter Eleven Humorous Caricatures and Politics in Punch Pictures
Chapter Twelve The Identity Crisis of Modern Manga
Conclusion: The Goals of this Art Historical Reconsideration
Bibliography
Index
