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Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Ukiyo by Mela Ciano Ukiyo by Mela Ciano Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Ukiyo by Mela Ciano Ukiyo by Mela Ciano. Archaeology professor by day, backup shooter by night… On a routine assignment, Ukiyo finds herself dragged into a world of danger and deception when she is forced to pull the trigger and kill a man. Torn between the agency that funds her research and a man she knows nothing about, she has to choose sides in a secret war that dates back hundreds of years. Guardian, protector, and her own personal demon… Burislav vowed to watch over her, but hiding his cursed birth right ends up being a secret that could cost Ukiyo her life. When he’s forced out of the shadows after more than twenty years, keeping her safe isn’t as easy as he thinks. This book surprised me. Based solely on the blurb, I honestly wasn't sure if I'd enjoy it or not. but I did, I did, I diiiiiddd. I'm such a sucker for books with mysterious-bad-boy characters. Especially books with a strong female lead. And strong Ukiyo is. and hot/myaterious Buri is. I can't say very much without giving anything away, but this book will be worth your time. It's action-packed and full of unique (and very developed) characters. The plot stayed consistent. with some plot twists here and there, which are always much appreciated. The author did a very good job with her foreshadowing. I liked it. I really liked her twist on standard fantastical creatures. very, very creative views of them.Totally changes the typical Twilight view of things. The biggest thing for me when reading a book has to be the descriptive text. Without it, readers are seeing nothing but darkness. I didn't see a spot of darkness, or even shade, in Ukiyo. The way the author describes feelings and appearances continually amazed me. I felt like I was THERE, like I was breathing in the characters and their hopes and fears. I felt like I could hear the rustle of the leaves, feel the wind brushing past; I was THERE, guys! Seriously, it was astonishing. Now, for the question that must always be asked: Will you read the next book?? Heck yeah! I will FOR SURE read the next book! Sadly, unless it's sent in via review request, I won't be able to get to it pretty much until next year haha. Anyway, the links, and the QOTR (question of the review) will be below. I hope to see you at our TWO hundredth post! I hope to get to know some of you! Keep your noses in the pages! I'll blog you lovelies later!! Ukiyo by Mela Ciano. Archaeology professor by day, backup shooter by night… On a routine assignment, Ukiyo finds herself dragged into a world of danger and deception when she is forced to pull the trigger and kill a man. Torn between the agency that funds her research and a man she knows nothing about, she has to choose sides in a secret war that dates back hundreds of years. Guardian, protector, and her own personal demon… Burislav vowed to watch over her, but hiding his cursed birth right ends up being a secret that could cost Ukiyo her life. When he’s forced out of the shadows after more than twenty years, keeping her safe isn’t as easy as he thinks. An amazing read from a very talented author! Mela Ciano's Ukiyo paints a whole new face to the paranormal genre. Dark, dangerous and vividly told, Ukiyo is plunges us into a world where trust is a commodity to use sparingly and greed and betrayal are powerful weapons. Secret lives, secret wars, secret protectors, one woman will find herself drawn into a world of death with the only sure thing being the sworn protection of her own personal demon. Will they find more than duty between them? A rapid-fire pace and strong characters will take deep into a world both familiar and new to the senses. Mela Ciano has a gift with words and she uses them to create atmosphere, action and three-dimensional characters that leap from each page. Pay attention, this is a ride to enjoy from the safety of your favorite chair and you won’t want to miss one minute detail. For me, the wait is on for book two and beyond. I want to thank Mela Ciano for this ARC edition of Ukiyo in exchange for my honest review. WHAT IS UKIYO-E PROJECT. The words ukiyo and e mean “now” and “image” respectively - so the term ukiyo-e literally means “image depicting the present”. Edo-period ukiyo-e originally portrayed subjects such as fashionable women, popular kabuki actors, and famous locations of its time. UKIYO-E PROJECT stays true to the philosophy of "ukiyo-e" and portrays iconic figures and landscapes of TODAY through traditional woodblock prints. UKIYO-E PROJECT ADVISER. ？〜What is ukiyo-e〜！ Ukiyo-e are Japanese traditional woodblock prints, that developed dramatically since the inception of nishiki-e, or “multi-coloured woodblock prints” in the 18th century. It is a craftsmanship that is unique to Japan. Lest we forget the artisans who play a key role in creating ukiyo-e: the illustrator, the woodcarver, and the printer. A brilliant ukiyo-e is born only when they work together at the peak of their craftsmanship. UKIYO-E PROJECT links this tradition from past to present, and onto the future. Ukiyo-e has always depicted the affairs of its time, and has been a mirror of its ages - although the scenes depicted in historical ukiyo-e may seem outdated today, masters have always illustrated themes and subjects that were contemporary to their times. Shigeru Shindo, Executive Director of the International Ukiyo-e Society. Ukiyo-e researcher, connoisseur, and collector Executive Director of the International Ukiyo-e Society Graduate of Tokyo University of Science (Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Set Theory major) Director of the Kabuki-za calendar Recipient of the 24th Uchiyama Award (Japan Ukiyo-e Association/2005/ukiyo-e research) Currently conducting an empirical study of ukiyo-e based on his research on ukiyo-e, rakugo, kabuki, and Japanese mathematics. Past Exhibitions. ・2014 150th Anniversary of Utagawa Kunisada’s death , Ota Memorial Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan. ・2013 Ukiyo-e Floating World , Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo, Japan. ・2012 Yoshu Chikanobu Exhibition , Hiraki Ukiyo-e Museum, Kanagawa, Japan. ・2009 Yokohama Ukiyo-e Exhibition for the 150th Anniversary of Yokosuka Port Opening, Yokohama Takashimaya Department Store, Kanagawa, Japan. ・2004 Kunishige Exhibition , Tokyo Station Gallery, Tokyo, Japan. ・2004 4 Year Anniversary Ukiyo-e Exhibition , Nakagawa-machi Bato Hiroshige Museum of Art, Tochigi, Japan. ・2001 Rakugo in Ukiyo-e , Tobacco & Salt Museum, Tokyo, Japan. ・1996 Kabuki in Ukiyo-e , Tobacco & Salt Museum, Tokyo, Japan. ・1995 Theatrical Play Toys , Tobacco & Salt Museum, Tokyo, Japan; Osaka City Museum, Osaka, Japan. ・1989 Actor Portrait Prints Exhibition , Liquor Museum, Tokyo, Japan. UKIYO-E PROJECT FOUNDER/ ARTISTIC DIRECTOR. A mirror of its ages, ukiyo-e possesses many stories within. Their bold compositions let our imaginations roam free, but once we understand the references, the mysteries start to unfold. As a metal-carver myself, the creation process of ukiyo-e fascinates me: talking to the artisans, not only do I relate to their craftsmanship, but am also incredibly impressed by the rich expressions and vast possibilities of their skills. There are many Japanese qualities condensed into ukiyo-e: meticulous craftsmanship, stone-set drive, commitment, harmonious teamwork. Through this project, I would be happy to see people from around the world witness and experience these Japanese qualities through ukiyo-e. I hope to keep producing contemporary ukiyo-e that depict our current times, and that will continue to be appreciated centuries from now. Ukiyo-e. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Ukiyo-e , (Japanese: “pictures of the floating world”) one of the most important genres of art of the Tokugawa period (1603–1867) in Japan. The style is a mixture of the realistic narrative of the emaki (“picture scrolls”) produced in the Kamakura period and the mature decorative style of the Momoyama and Tokugawa periods. The ukiyo-e style also has about it something of both native and foreign realism. Screen paintings were the first works to be done in the style. These depicted aspects of the entertainment quarters (euphemistically called the “floating world”) of Edo (modern Tokyo) and other urban centres. Common subjects included famous courtesans and prostitutes, kabuki actors and well-known scenes from kabuki plays, and erotica. More important than screen painting, however, were wood-block prints, ukiyo-e artists being the first to exploit that medium. A new interest in the urban everyday world and its market motivated the swift development of ukiyo-e prints designed for mass consumption. Hishikawa Moronobu is generally accredited as the first master of ukiyo-e. The transition from single- to two-colour prints was made by Okumura Masanobu. In 1765 polychrome prints using numerous blocks were introduced by Suzuki Harunobu. The essence of the ukiyo-e style was embodied in the works of Utamaro, Hokusai, and Hiroshige. This article was most recently revised and updated by Alison Eldridge, Digital Content Manager. The Floating World of Ukiyo-E Early Masters. The earliest Ukiyo-e prints date from about 1600. These early works were monochromatic, with the design laid out in bold black lines. Beginning in the seventeenth century, artists began to add color by hand, including red, blue, yellow, and orange.
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