Japanese Woodcut: Traditional Techniques and Contemporary Practice

Japanese Woodcut is a complete guide to the art and practice of ’mokuhanga’. It explains the delicate lines, luminous color and intriguing compositions that first influenced the Impressionists in the nineteenth century, and presents this rich art form as a compelling and diverse technique for the printmaker of today. With over 400 illustrations, this book is a beautiful companion for everyone interested in exploring and understanding the great possibilities of this enduring technique.

Carol Wilhide Justin are is a Japanese woodcut printmaker based in London, with many years of experience as an artist and tutor. After studying mokuhanga at MI-Lab, Fujikawaguchiko, Japan, she gained an MA from The Royal College of Art. She currently teaches and lectures widely on Japanese woodcut, and her prints are exhibited internationally.