Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) is regarded as one of the true masters of ukiyo-e, the art of Edo-period Japan.
Kuniyoshi produced thousands of prints and designs during his lifetime, but is perhaps best-known for his musha-e ( warrior prints ), with which he came to prominence in 1830.
Kuniyoshi s series 108 Heroes Of The Suikoden from that year was revolutionary in its dynamics, colour and visual violence, epitomising the delirious, almost proto-psychedelic style with with the artist would recreate archetypal figures both human and demonic from Japanese myth over the ensuing decades.
Creation Books Samurai ghost and monster wars: supernatural art by kuniyoshi, paperback/utagawa kuniyoshi
