4 articles tagged with "ukiyo-e"
Woodblock printing is one of the oldest printmaking techniques still actively practised. This guide covers the history of ukiyo-e, how Japanese woodblock prints are made, key artists from Hiroshige to contemporary practitioners, and why relief printing on wood remains a vital medium in 2026.
The Great Wave off Kanagawa is the most reproduced artwork in Japanese history and one of the most recognized images in the world. This guide covers how the print was made, what it actually depicts, why Mount Fuji appears so small, and how a woodblock print from 1831 became a global symbol.
Explore Japanese art through ukiyo-e woodblock prints, sumi-e ink painting, and the philosophical concept of ma. Discover how Japan's visual traditions shaped both Eastern and Western art history.
Discover the extraordinary life and art of Katsushika Hokusai. From The Great Wave to his Manga sketchbooks, explore how he spent ninety years reinventing himself and left behind one of the most influential bodies of work in art history.