Ukiyo-e
Ukiyo-e (Kanji 浮世絵, meaning "pictures of the floating world") is the general term for a genre of Japanese woodblock prints produced between the 17th and the 20th century, featuring motifs of landscapes, the theater and pleasure quarters.
Important artists
- Hiroshige
- Hokusai
- Kunichika
- Kunisada
- Sharaku
- Toyokuni
- Utamaro
- Yoshitoshi
Sample ukiyo-e are available on pages of individual artists.
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | History |
| ► | Making of ukiyo-e |
| ► | Important artists |
| ► | External links |
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