ukiyo-e

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Difference of ukiyo-e and shinhanga

What is the difference between ukiyo-e and shinhanga? Ushibori, by Kawase Hasui Among Japanese art, “ukiyo-e”, which was very popular around the Edo period, is still very popular. The techniques of artists such as Kitagawa Utamaro (?-1806), Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), and Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858),  at the time had a great influence on Impressionism and Post-Impressionism …

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The Hanging-cloud Bridge at Mount Gyōdō near Ashikaga, painted by Katsushika Hokusai

‘The Hanging-cloud Bridge at Mount Gyōdō near Ashikaga’ from “Unusual Views of Celebrated Bridges in the Provinces”, by Katsushika Hokusai This is one of the series of Unusual Views of Celebrated Bridges in the Provinces, and Mt. Gyōdō got its name because it was a mountain for Shugendo. This bridge also appears in Chapter 7 …

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Peonies and Butterfly, painted by Katsushika Hokusai

“Enjoying the Evening Cool Viewing Fireworks at Ryôgoku Bridge”, by Katsushika Hokusai Hokusai attempted to express wind, air, and even time.In this work, the petals and leaves of a peony in full bloom fill the entire screen in fine detail, and the moment when the butterfly tries to stay on the peony, which is swaying …

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“Shell Gathering” painted by Katsushika Hokusai

“Shell Gathering” by Katsushika Hokusai The theme of clamming is often depicted in ukiyo-e. This work is well drawn to the end, and the mountains in the distance are casually eye-catching. Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) painted the mountains on the right side of the picture in the style of an ink painting. The mountains on the …

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Beauty Breaking an Ume Branch, by Suzuki Harunobu

Beauty Breaking an Ume Branch <a href=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/b84796ef.jpg” data-elementor-open-lightbox=”yes” data-elementor-lightbox-title=”b84796ef”> <img width=”538″ height=”721″ src=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/b84796ef.jpg” alt=”” srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/b84796ef.jpg?w=538&amp;ssl=1 538w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/b84796ef.jpg?resize=224%2C300&amp;ssl=1 224w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/b84796ef.jpg?resize=112%2C150&amp;ssl=1 112w” sizes=”(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px” /> </a> <br /><!– Japacul Link Unit –><br /><ins style=”display: block;” data-ad-client=”ca-pub-2105416879233547″ data-ad-slot=”3145397812″ data-ad-format=”link” data-full-width-responsive=”true”></ins><br /> A naughty girl takes off her zori (Japanese sandals) and sits on the back of …

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Hokusai: Mad about Painting exhibition at Freer

Freer Gallery of Art’s exhibition, Hokusai: Mad about Painting, November 23, 2019–November 8, 2020 <figure> <a data-elementor-open-lightbox=”default” href=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/FS-F1900.47_002.jpg”> <img width=”454″ height=”1024″ src=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/FS-F1900.47_002-454×1024.jpg” alt=”” srcset=”https://i1.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/FS-F1900.47_002.jpg?resize=454%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 454w, https://i1.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/FS-F1900.47_002.jpg?resize=133%2C300&amp;ssl=1 133w, https://i1.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/FS-F1900.47_002.jpg?resize=66%2C150&amp;ssl=1 66w, https://i1.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/FS-F1900.47_002.jpg?resize=768%2C1734&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i1.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/FS-F1900.47_002.jpg?w=886&amp;ssl=1 886w” sizes=”(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px” /> </a> <figcaption>Thunder God </figcaption> </figure> <br /><!– Japa Link Unit 2 –><br /><ins style=”display: block;” data-ad-client=”ca-pub-2105416879233547″ data-ad-slot=”3791981835″ …

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HOKUSAI vs HOKUSAI’s pupils at Sumdia Hokusai Museum

Special Exhibition HOKUSAI vs HOKUSAI’s pupils at Sumida Hokusai Museum in Japan <figure> <a data-elementor-open-lightbox=”default” href=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Vechtende_helden_RP-P-1984-87.jpg”> <img width=”531″ height=”768″ src=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Vechtende_helden_RP-P-1984-87.jpg” alt=”” srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Vechtende_helden_RP-P-1984-87.jpg?w=531&amp;ssl=1 531w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Vechtende_helden_RP-P-1984-87.jpg?resize=207%2C300&amp;ssl=1 207w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Vechtende_helden_RP-P-1984-87.jpg?resize=104%2C150&amp;ssl=1 104w” sizes=”(max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px” /> </a> <figcaption>Kamakura no Gongoro Kagemasa, by Katsushika Hokusai</figcaption> </figure> <br /><!– Japa Link Unit 2 –><br /><ins style=”display: block;” data-ad-client=”ca-pub-2105416879233547″ data-ad-slot=”3791981835″ data-ad-format=”link” data-full-width-responsive=”true”></ins><br …

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