See/Saw offers a provocative new look at the origins of Japanese pop art. Often defined by its references to manga or anime, contemporary Japanese art in fact has much broader roots. By drawing parallels between the art of Japan past and present, this compelling volume reveals how current artists rework the traditional forms and techniques of Japanese art history. Modern takes on time-honored conventions are illustrated by the work of a star-studded roster of contemporary artists including Tabaimo, Makoto Aida, Takashi Murakami, Yoshitomo Nara, and Yayoi Kusama. Aficionados of both contemporary and traditional Japan are sure to appreciate this fresh perspective on art and the power of visual culture.
作者簡介
Kyoko Wada is an art writer, critic, and historian. He is the author of books on Yoshimoto Nara and the photographer Rika. Ivan Vartanian is an author and editor based in Tokyo, Japan. His
publications include Dead Dead Cute, Egon Schiele: Drawings and Watercolors, and Japanese Photobooks of the 1960s & '70s, among others.
