From East to West-Traditional Asian and Contemporary European Printing at the British Library

British Library, London, British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB, England

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The British Library's collections of fine printing from East Asia are amongst the best in the world, with the earliest examples of woodstock illustration dating back to the 9th century China. Coloured woodblock illustration developed most spectacularly in 18th century Japan and the continuing tradition of exquisite printing in Korea, Japan and China is reflected in the Library's most recent acquisitions of artist;s books, which includes works by European artists inspired by East Asian woodblock prints.