Momotaro and the Island of Ogres download epub
by Kano Naganobu,Stephanie Wada
Kano Naganobu (1775-1828), an official painter for the Shogun, depicted Momotaro's exploits on a pair of silk .
Kano Naganobu (1775-1828), an official painter for the Shogun, depicted Momotaro's exploits on a pair of silk handscrolls. Wada has retold Peach Boy's adventures to accompany reproductions of scenes from those scrolls. The result is a handsome book that will invite older children to see this beloved story through Japanese eyes. Along the way he picks up a large spotted dog, a monkey, and a pheasant who join him in his quest.
An exquisite handscroll painted by Kano Naganobu (1775-1828) contains one of the finest illustrated versions of the tale . The best part about this book is the original scroll artwork by Japanese artist Kano Naganobu (1775-1828). It's just beautiful, classic Japanese art that I just love.
An exquisite handscroll painted by Kano Naganobu (1775-1828) contains one of the finest illustrated versions of the tale known today. The illustrations are reproduced in their entirety as the story follows Momotaro's journey to the The amazing adventures of Momotaro, a boy found inside a peach and raised by an elderly couple, is one of Japan's most popular folktales. An exquisite handscroll painted by Kano Naganobu (1775-1828) contains one of the finest illustrated versions of the tale known today.
adapted by Stephanie Wada & illustrated by Kano Naganobu. The ogres aren’t impressed but not only does the quartet defeat them, Momotaro convinces them to mend their ways and return all the treasures they’ve stolen. The painting on silk repays close examination, and the text gracefully illuminates details in the images that might be overlooked. Lends itself wonderfully to reading aloud, too.
Wada, Stephanie; Naganobu, Kano, 1775-1828, il.
Wada, Stephanie; Naganobu, Kano, 1775-1828, ill. Publication date. Our local library has the book in the childrens' section. The illustrations and story are captivating. Don't miss an opportunity to see this.
The story follows Momotaro's journey to the terrifying Island of Ogres where, with the aid of some animal friends, he lays siege to the . A Japanese folktale, retold, with a postscript, by Stephanie Wada; paintings by Kano Naganobu
The story follows Momotaro's journey to the terrifying Island of Ogres where, with the aid of some animal friends, he lays siege to the demons' ill-gotten treasures. One of the first Japanese folktales to have been translated into English, Momotaro is a delightful and lively voyage of the imagination that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. A Japanese folktale, retold, with a postscript, by Stephanie Wada; paintings by Kano Naganobu. The amazing adventures of Momotaro, a boy found inside a peach and raised by an elderly couple, is one of Japan's most popular folktales.
One of the first Japanese folktales to have been translated into English, the story of Momotaro is a delightful and lively voyage of the imagination that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. A lengthy postscript to the tale looks at the tradition of illustrated folk stories in Japan, with examples of Momotaro pictures and related imagery in various forms of art, including painting and woodblock printing.
One of the first Japanese folktales to have been translated into English, the story of Momotaro is a delightful and lively voyage of the imagination that can be enjoyed by. .Country of Publication. A lengthy postscript to the tale looks at the tradition of illustrated folk stories in Japan, with examples ofMomotaro pictures and related imagery in various forms of art, including painting and woodblock printing.
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One of Japan's best-loved children's stories brought to life by the extraordinary imagery of an early nineteenth-century handscroll.
The amazing adventures of Momotaro, a boy found inside a peach and raised by an elderly couple, is one of Japan's most popular folktales. An exquisite handscroll painted by Kano Naganobu (1775-1828) contains one of the finest illustrated versions of the tale known today. The illustrations are reproduced in their entirety as the story follows Momotaro's journey to the terrifying Island of Ogres. After befriending a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant, Momotaro crosses the sea with his new companions and lays siege to the demons' fearsome mountain fortress. The battle is a fierce one, but Momotaro and his friends prevail; they recover the demon's ill-gotten treasure and restore it to its rightful owners. One of the first Japanese folktales to have been translated into English, the story of Momotaro is a delightful and lively voyage of the imagination that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. A lengthy postscript to the tale looks at the tradition of illustrated folk stories in Japan, with examples of Momotaro pictures and related imagery in various forms of art, including painting and woodblock printing. The career of the artist, Kano Naganobu, and the artistic climate in which he worked are also reviewed.
ISBN: 0807615528
Category: Children's Books
Subcategory: Fairy Tales Folk Tales & Myths
Language: English
Publisher: George Braziller Inc.; First Edition edition (May 17, 2005)
Pages: 47 pages
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