The ukiyo-e art movement started in the 17th century and peaked in 18th and 19th century Edo, current-day Tokyo. The advent and rise in popularity of …
Ukiyo-e: Masters of Woodblock Prints in Japanese Art
Ukiyo-e is a famous Japanese woodblock print style that emerged in the 17th century. Throughout its evolution, it gave rise to some of the most well-known Japanese artists.
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The Edo Period (1615-1868) was a time of political unrest, blurring of class divisions, innovations in art and technology, and a cultural shift in …
Its Origins: Nihonga vs Yōga Nihonga is a word that means Japanese painting. American Professor Ernest Fenollosa coined the term during his lecture, …
Claude Monet, like many other impressionist artists, had a deep interest in Japanese art. Its novelty and sophistication fascinated many Europeans. …
The Industrial Revolution (also called the First Industrial Revolution) took off at the end of the 18th century and expanded during the 19th century …