Netsuke Hand
Netsuke Hand
Shunga, an introduction to a Japanese erotic mystery
Shunga, literally, "Images of Spring" is the generic term used to describe the erotic prints, books, scrolls and paintings From Japan. Â Â
A History
The beginning of the shunga genre is connected with the origins of ukiyo-e ("pictures of the floating world") and begins with the work of Hishikawa Moronobu and his school between 1660-1670. Originally published as shunga erotic manuals (guides) for most popular courtesan in the pleasure houses. But with prosperity Ofa growth, expansion of brothels Thea in Edo (now Tokyo) and alterations in the Japanese caste system traders get richer, embracing a style of hedonistic life, won more fun shunga Shops in purpose. the Edo pleasure quarters, called the Yoshiwara,  soldiers shunga prints and books as souvenirs to visitors from brothels. Shunga also offered as a dowry to the newlyweds as educational guide. around 1765 with the transition to printing on wood of different colors before woodcuts were colored either by hand or printed with a limited palette, the genre has entered a new path shunga (aesthetically and commercially.) This revival lasted a century ends at the beginning of the Meiji period (1868-1912) when Japan opened economic and cultural doors to the West. During the Meiji period only artists in a few specialized design shunga prints were mainly influenced by Western Art.   Â
The subjects and themes  Â
At first glance shunga image can have a confrontation in the viewer (West) because of the frank the issue has been portrayed or exaggerated representation of the genitals. Once used hea can experience the amazing use of color and composition, mood and management bold themes. Gender shunga adapts to a wide range of topics. In addition to the provision of conventional heterosexual lovemaking especially among married couples or courtesans and their clients who also addressed the acts gay and lesbian love scenes hermaphrodite, mythical figures, ghosts, bestiality Western and even necrophelia.   Â
 Censorship
In Japan, during the reign of Tokugawa shogunate Ofa Thea Thea from 1660 to 1868, were seen as objects shunga harmful to public morals and subject to censorship futile. Today they are still prohibited, but classified as eroticism and therefore tolerated. However, it is not allowed to enter the country. Â Â Â
  Today Shunga
"Recently it has become more widely accepted, at its best, they are to be ranked - including works by Western artists the likes of Dürer, Rembrandt and Degas - among the best in graphic art. "(Tom Evans" in "shunga, Â The Art of Love in Japan ') Â
Along Lasta decade attitudes in Japan concerning shunga have changed Resulting in the publication of a huge number of books, including censored material and studies a shunga Japan. In the West, one of the shunga publications began in 1975 with the ground-breaking book "shunga The art of love in Japan "by Tom and Mary Evans Hillier's followed by 'Jack of Thea Japanese Art Book 1987. Memorable exposure in 1989 at the Musée © e d'elles ILX-in Brussels, where the most impressive works in the exhibition were the shunga genre also contributed toa renewed interest. In 2005, a unique exhibition was held in Rotterdam Kunsthal Thea called 'Lentelust with timeline view of the art a new publication form. detailed shunga by Gian Carlo Calza Beena has links planned for the spring of 2010.     Â
Books Shunga  Â
"Shunga, the Art of Love in Japan'Â (1975) Â - Tom and Mary Evans
Book'Â Japanese Art (1987) - Jack Hillier
"The Complete Ukiyo-e Shunga'  (1995-2000) Â- R. Lane and Y Hayashi   Â
"Shunga, the erotic art Japan'Â (1997) - Marco Fagioli
'Sex and the Floating World'Â Â (1999) - Timon Screech
"Eroticism  Prints' Japan (2002)  - Inge Klompmakers
'Japanese Erotic Fantasies' (2005)  - C. and M. Winkel Uhlenbeck   Â
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  Important Shunga Artists
Hishikawa Moronobu (? -1694)  Suzuki Harunobu (c.1725-1770) Isod Koryusai (1735-1790)   Utamaro Kitagawa (1753 -1806)   Torii Kiyonaga (1752-1815) Katsukawa Shuncho (Law c.1780s-1800) Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) Yanagawa Shigenobu (1787-1833) Keisai Eisen (1790-1848) Kikugawa Eizan (1787-1867) Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) Utagawa Kunisada  (1786-1865) Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889)     Â
About the Author
We have a website called AK-Antiek and are located in Coevorden, the Netherlands. We offer a large and varied collection of antique, jewelry and art. On the following pages you can find more info on the beautiful art of shunga: http://www.akantiek.nl/shunga.htm and http://www.akantiek.nl/shun8.htm . Click on the following link for more info on shunga's designed by the famous Ukiyo-e artist Hokusai: http://www.akantiek.nl/hokusai.htm
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