World Sketch Series Complete Set

World Sketch Series
Complete Set (including supplementary volumes)

The spines are faded, but the contents are in excellent condition with no noticeable yellowing.
This is a valuable out-of-print edition.

Will be shipped in bubble wrap and a waterproof plastic bag.

- Series Name: World Sketch Series
- Volumes: Complete 6-volume set
- Title: GREAT DRAWINGS OF ALL TIME
- Language: Japanese

◆ "World Sketch Series, Complete 6 Volumes"
This is a large-format art book series published by Kodansha,
systematically compiling sketches from around the world.
It is a complete 6-volume set.
Supervised by Hideo Kobayashi, Kaii Higashiyama, and Tomisaburo Yamada,
and edited by Kodansha International.

○ Composition and Contents
A total of 6 volumes: 4 main volumes + 2 supplementary volumes

○ The collection includes carefully selected famous sketches (thousands of pieces) from the Middle Ages to the mid-20th century, covering both Western and Eastern art.

○ Each volume includes detailed explanations for each region and era, allowing readers to learn about the artists and the background of the sketches.

○ Main composition of the 4 main volumes
Volume 1: Italy
Volume 2: Germany, Flanders, Netherlands
Volume 3: France
Volume 4: East Asia, Spain, England, etc.
The supplementary volumes contain supplements, indexes, and critical essays.

○ The everyday efforts (behind-the-scenes) and creative processes of artists can be glimpsed, and it has received high praise from collectors and art enthusiasts.

○ Currently out of print