WOODBLOCK PRINTS

Ukiyo-e refers to a traditional Japanese art movement that flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries, especially during the Edo period. These woodblock prints depicted landscapes, famous actors, beautiful women, warriors, and scenes from everyday life with bold lines and vibrant colors. Artists such as Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige created some of the most iconic works of the genre. Japanese woodblock prints had a major influence on European Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters in the 19th century. Today, ukiyo-e remains one of Japan’s most celebrated artistic traditions.