ukiyoe

Ukiyo-e

Introduction to Ukiyo-e in Japan

The exhibition introduces the appeal and representative works of ukiyo-e, Japan's representative woodblock print art form, its history and evolution, and its influence on artists in Japan and abroad.
Ukiyo-e

Utagawa Hiroshige: The Master of Japanese Landscape Paintings

This section introduces the profile of the world-famous Japanese Ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige, the appeal of his works, his reputation both in Japan and abroad, and his representative works.
Ukiyo-e

The Impact of Katsushika Hokusai on Japanese Art

We introduce a profile of Katsushika Hokusai, one of the world's leading Ukiyo-e artists, his appeal, his reputation in Japan and abroad, and his representative works.
Ukiyo-e

Utagawa Kuniyoshi: The Genius of Japanese Woodblock Prints

Utagawa Kuniyoshi gained popularity in the Edo period for his bizarre ukiyoe. This section introduces Utagawa Kuniyoshi's background, representative works and their charms.
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Kitagawa Utamaro: The Master of Ukiyoe and Bijin-ga

This section introduces the history, representative works, and charms of Ukiyo-e artist Kitagawa Utamaro, who was a master of beautiful women paintings in the Edo period.
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Toshusai Sharaku:The enigmatic genius of Ukiyo-e

We will introduce the trajectory of the mysterious ukiyoe artist Toshusai Sharaku, who disappeared after producing powerful yakusha-e (portrayals of actors) during the Edo period, as well as the appeal of his works and representative works.
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Hishikawa Moronobu: The Father of Ukiyo-e

We introduce the profile of Hishikawa Moronobu, who established Ukiyo-e as an art form in the Edo period and is called the "founder of Ukiyo-e," as well as the appeal of his works and representative works.
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