Seven New Art Books on Japan Released in 2021-2022

Artribune has evaluated seven recent publications focusing on Japanese art. Among the highlighted works is 'L'arte del manifesto giapponese,' curated by Gian Carlo Calza (Skira, 2021, 520 pp., €55), which features poster art from creators such as Asaba Katsumi and Murakami Masashi. Sandrine Thommen's 'Una giornata in Giappone' (L'ippocampo, 2022, 40 pp., €15) depicts the everyday lives of children. Maria Teresa Lattarulo's 'L'arte figurativa giapponese. Fiori, bellezze, visioni. 1400-2000' (Progedit, 2021, 200 pp., €25) spans six centuries of artistic expression. Additionally, WoM Edizioni has reissued Katsushika Hokusai's 'Cento vedute del Monte Fuji' (1834-35) (2021, 180 pp., €23). Other notable titles include Paolo Linetti's 'Yōkai' (Skira, 2022, €45) and Yori Moriarty's 'Il tatuaggio giapponese' (L'ippocampo, 2021, €19.90). Finally, 'Giappone. Disegno e Design' (Nomos, 2021, €29.90) explores the artistic connections between Varese and Kyoto.