Bijin-Ga Borderless is a second collection of gorgeously illustrated female beauties ( the word Bijin meaning ‘beautiful woman’ and Ga ‘painting/art’ ) by Geijutsu Shinbunsha publishing, featuring art work from 17 different artists spread across 130 pages. Read my review for vol 1 here.
The theme and format of this book is largely similar to a previous art book I reviewed, Bijin Zukushi, but the latter features only Nihonga ( traditional Japanese painting styles ) illustrations, and this book showcases a wider usage of artistic media ( oil, watercolor, acrylic painting, digital and more ).
The artwork of illustrator Wataboku. I previously reviewed the artist’s book Kanzero here.
This is a lovely addition to the first Bijinga Borderless art book, introducing the reader to 17 new exciting illustrators, artists and painters working in the Bijinga theme. Recommended.
I also suggest checking out the Ikenaga Yasunari’s ( author of Bijin Zukushi ) art book One Hundred Nights Of Bliss, as well as the Bijinga Zukushi series of book.
“Bijin-Ga Borderless Art Book 2 美人画ボーダレス弐” details :
Dimensions – 7.3 x 0.6 x 10 inches
Soft cover, 130 pages
Full color, in Japanese
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February 17th, 2020 at 6:08 am
Looks like the Japanese can still celebrate beauty for its own sake without feeling guilty about it. If it were a western book, on the other hand… it would educate the reader on the dangers of objectifying women and toxic masculinity.
February 18th, 2020 at 12:17 am
I see a couple of images from Kazuki Takamatsu (the two semi-translucent 3D-like representations of female figures). I am a big fan of his art; so much so that I bought an artbook collecting many of his pieces.
February 19th, 2020 at 4:05 pm
Deckard – Agreed, Japanese art and culture tend to be less prudish as compared to their Western counterparts. Perhaps something to do with the Japan’s cultural history and religious beliefs.
Chris – Yes I’ve think I’ve come across that art book before, though I’ve yet to browse it in detail. Would love to explore his work more.