A Net of Fireflies is a superb collection of classic haiku composed by the leading writers of this delicate but intricate art form.With over three Japanese hundred haiku poems written over five centuries; the book is a thorough introduction to the unique world of Japanese haiku. Thirty-three full color haiku paintings complement the poems; providing a new and delightful dimension for understanding and appreciating this often illusive but always evocative poetic form.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A different perspective.By Kevin RussoI found this book very interesting. as a portrait photographer. Its more of an intellectual look at the process of portraiture than an artistic look.It was for me a very hard read but I will so go back and reread chapters to gain further understanding.It looks at portraits from a very different perspective. and questions what is a portrait. and what makes a image a portrait.It considers DNA scans as portraits as well as old style paintings and photography. if done with certain characteristics.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy Nancy M Barrnecessary purchase0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One StarBy Jonathan VentulettA painting. drawing. photograph. or engraving of a person. especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders.
