Gyotaku: The ancient Japanese art of printing fish - K. Erica Dodge

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English - January 25, 2019 13:00 - ★★★★ - 618 ratings
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How did fishermen record their trophy catches before the invention of photography? In 19th century Japan, fishing boats were equipped with rice paper, sumi-e ink, and brushes in order to create gyotaku: elaborate rubbings of freshly caught fish. K. Erica Dodge recounts the story of this competitive fishing culture, plus some tips on how to make your very own etchings.