Third song (part 5)
by Amano Kazumi
- Date:
- July 1957
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink on paper
- Dimensions:
- 38.4 × 27.3 cm
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
by Amano Kazumi
$300–$2,500. Common prints: $300–$800. Key value factors: Amano's sosaku-hanga prints are modestly priced. Bold, well-preserved abstract works are most valued.
Third Song (Part 5), dated July 1957, occupies the midpoint of the song sequence within Amano's publication series. The third position carries structural significance in musical composition, often representing a turning point or the introduction of contrasting material after the establishment and development of an opening theme. Amano's visual third song may similarly pivot or introduce elements absent from the first two installments.
This monochrome ink-on-paper woodblock print maintains the formal consistency of the song series while asserting its own distinct identity within the group. The relationship between individual autonomy and serial belonging mirrors the musical reality of songs within a cycle, where each piece must function both independently and as part of a progression. Amano's hand carving and hand printing ensure that the specific character of each song's marks is unrepeatable, even as the overarching concept and format bind the series together.
Third song (part 5) was created by Amano Kazumi (天野和美) in July 1957.
Third song (part 5) depicts music and abstract.
Third song (part 5) measures 38.4 × 27.3 cm.
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