approx. 16.5 x 24 cm x7 books / stain on the text block / slightly wavy pages / slightly bent corner on many pages / stamp・glued paper on colophon / overall feeling of use and aging, please see photos for details.
Primary Material:Paper
Publisher: 芸艸堂
Original/Reproduction:Later edition
Technique:Woodblock print
Work name: 新美術海
Age:1980
Country of Origin:Japan
A series of design collections published starting in 1902 (Meiji 35) as a sequel to *Bijutsu-kai*. Featuring motifs such as plants and the beauties of nature, these volumes showcase dynamic designs and beautiful colors—a fusion of Japanese tradition and Western modernity that embodies the aesthetic of a new era.
A vast collection of 720 designs (720 illustrations) is included across the seven volumes.
