Art History Group
Tuesday, May 10All DayProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Join the monthly Art History Group!
We will review the life and works of one artist each month, and discuss the movements that they contributed to. No prior knowledge of art history or the artist of the month is necessary. This group meets in-person on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 3 PM.
Named a “Living National Treasure” by the Japanese Government—the highest honor an artist can receive in Japan—printmaker Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) revitalized the classic woodblock printmaking traditions of Hiroshige and Hokusai, called Ukiyo-e. He led the Shin Hanga (“New Print”) movement, creating over 600 prints in a career that spanned nearly forty years.
We will begin with the history, technique, and tradition of woodblock printmaking in Japan, then examine Hasui's masterful compositions.
No Registration Required