Japanese Woodblock Prints

日本の木版画

Dictionary entry

  1. Ukiyo-e 17th–19th century / Style

    Fixes a passing moment of daily life or landscape into strong composition with contour, flat color and daring crops.

  2. Shin-Hanga 1915–1960s / Style

    The woodblock revival led by publisher Watanabe Shōzaburō: ukiyo-e's carver-printer division joined to Western light and atmosphere. Hasui's nights and rains became the beloved image of a lyric Japan abroad.

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