Beautiful Women Japanese Prints Coloring Book - by Noor Azlina Yunus (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Featuring historic woodblock prints of elegant Japanese women, this adult coloring book is the perfect stress-reliever for fans of Japanese art and fashion.

Beautiful Women Japanese Prints Coloring Book celebrates 200 years of women in Japanese art--from the ukiyo-e woodblock prints of eighteenth and nineteenth-century traditional Japan to modern shin hanga prints of the early twentieth-century jazz era. This lavish fine art coloring book features 22 images of women from all walks of life--from court ladies to housewives--at work, at play and in contemplation.

With a wonderful section of prints of varying artistic complexity, this book is the perfect way to enjoy a slice of Japanese culture while having fun creating your own art. When your masterpiece is complete, simple tear it out at the perforation to frame and display.

A copy of the richly colored original print sits opposite your "canvas" to use as a reference, if desired, and each print is accompanied by a fascinating introduction to the context or the artist behind the work.

Review Quotes

"...includes 23 woodblock prints featuring women ... by artists from the 1800s through the 20th century. The paintings are arranged chronologically. You can see changes over the decades. Each painting has a descriptive paragraph explaining the painting's social comment and the changing role of women and cultural standards in Japan. -- Nichi Bei Weekly

"Before each print in the book, you will learn a little about the author and the print. This makes each image more interesting and meaningful." --Castle View Academy Blog

"I love how the prints give you a taste of the culture of Japan through time. There are traditional ones and more modern prints." -- Crafty Moms Share blog

"Take your adult hobbies to the next level with this gorgeous colouring book based on real woodblock prints, complete with background info about the original artists and prints." -- Bento Box Magazine

About the Author

Noor Azlina Yunus has lived and worked in Malaysia for over forty years, where she has been involved in teaching, publishing and writing. She has a deep interest in the decorative arts of the Malay World and is the author of Songket Revolution.