Summer Cool (1)
by Maeda Masao
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Ohmi Gallery
Description
Summer Cool (1) — a first version of the seasonal subject depicting the strategies and sensations of finding relief from summer heat in Japan — is rendered in Maeda Masao's direct graphic manner. The Japanese concept of "suzushisa" (cooling, refreshment) in summer was a consistent aesthetic theme in the visual arts, expressing itself in images of shade, flowing water, wind-blown curtains, and the cool interiors that provided relief from the heat. Maeda's treatment likely employs one of these conventions while asserting his characteristic bold graphic identity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Summer Cool (1) was created by Maeda Masao (前田政雄).
Summer Cool (1) depicts summer.