Reminiscence of Theatrical Engraving in the Japanese Eco-posters
Kateryna Shaulis2018, ARTISTIC CULTURE. TOPICAL ISSUES
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Abstract
The high rise of the Japanese theatrical engraving as a self-sufficient and independent art is observed in the 17th–19th centuries and has no analogies not only in the culture of other Eastern countries, but in the whole world culture in general. Extremely strong influence on the modern ecological poster had the work of Tusyushai Syaraku. The peculiarity of the artistic manner of Syaraku is that in his work he embraced almost the full spectrum of the theater performing staff, and not just the popular “stars”. The circle of characters in Syaraku is more complete and “democratic”, in comparison with other masters. Among the modern masters who were influenced by the work of Tosyushaya Syaraku, we note Takanokuro Yoshinori, Norizako Kita, Shuzo, Sato Koichi and many others. In their posters, masters use o-kubi-e techniques.
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