{"product_id":"yves-klein-japan-hardcover","title":"Yves Klein: Japan - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eYves Klein\u003c\/b\u003e (Artist), \u003cb\u003eDenys Riout\u003c\/b\u003e (Text by (Art\/Photo Books)), \u003cb\u003eTerhi Génévrier-Tausti\u003c\/b\u003e (Text by (Art\/Photo Books))\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Yves Klein's formative period in Japan formed his dual pursuits of art and judo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYves Klein (1928-62) first traveled to Japan as a young man in 1952, motivated primarily by his interest in judo. During his 15 months abroad, Klein had numerous important creative and philosophical revelations that culminated in the launch of his artistic career upon his return to Paris. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePrepared in collaboration with the Yves Klein Archives, this volume details Klein's relationship with Japan through nearly 150 archival documents, photographs and letters, inviting the reader on his journey from martial arts to fine art at the very beginning of his career. Along the way we learn of Klein's important encounters with art critic Takachiyo Uemura, painter Keizo Koyama and design professor Masaki Yamaguchi. \u003ci\u003eYves Klein: Japan\u003c\/i\u003e provides essential insight into the origins of Klein's oeuvre as both a groundbreaking visual artist and prolific writer whose short-lived career helped to transform postwar art.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 292\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.7 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 02, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768090394912,"sku":"9782373720860","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b8a893f4355f3cfab6978f13afe7f3b1.jpg?v=1780324464","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/yves-klein-japan-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}