The Prints of Roger Shimomura: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1968-2005 Fisheries & Aquaculture The Deed in the Attic

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of the work of Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)

traces the history and development of the graphic image in Japan from its roots in ukiyo-e woodblocks and early ekanban posters

After thirty years

The Prints of Roger Shimomura: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1968-2005 Fisheries & Aquaculture The Deed in the AtticBest known as a painter and theater artist, Roger Shimomura explores his Japanese American identity through a vibrant and provocative stylistic combination of twentieth century American pop art and traditional eighteenth and nineteenth century Japanese woodblock prints. In his printed works, one discovers a number of firsts, among them the artist's first examination of place; his first attempt to combat stereotypes by appropriating racist caricatures;