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Konjikido in Snow, Hiraizumi by Kawase Hasui

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“Konjikido in Snow, Hiraizumi”, by Kawase Hasui <figure> <a href=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Kawase_Hasui-No_Series-Konjikido_in_Snow_Hiraizumi.jpg” data-elementor-open-lightbox=”yes” data-elementor-lightbox-title=”Kawase_Hasui-No_Series-Konjikido_in_Snow_Hiraizumi”> <img width=”693″ height=”1024″ src=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Kawase_Hasui-No_Series-Konjikido_in_Snow_Hiraizumi-693×1024.jpg” alt=”” loading=”lazy” srcset=”https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Kawase_Hasui-No_Series-Konjikido_in_Snow_Hiraizumi.jpg?resize=693%2C1024&ssl=1 693w, https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Kawase_Hasui-No_Series-Konjikido_in_Snow_Hiraizumi.jpg?resize=203%2C300&ssl=1 203w, https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Kawase_Hasui-No_Series-Konjikido_in_Snow_Hiraizumi.jpg?resize=102%2C150&ssl=1 102w, https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Kawase_Hasui-No_Series-Konjikido_in_Snow_Hiraizumi.jpg?resize=768%2C1135&ssl=1 768w, https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Kawase_Hasui-No_Series-Konjikido_in_Snow_Hiraizumi.jpg?w=812&ssl=1 812w” sizes=”(max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px” /> </a> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> <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 /> This is the last work …

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The Road to Nikko by Kawase Hasui

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“Nikko Kaido (Nikko Highway)”, by Kawase Hasui <figure> <a href=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/394px-Nikko_kaido_hasui_kawase.jpg” data-elementor-open-lightbox=”yes” data-elementor-lightbox-title=”394px-Nikko_kaido_hasui_kawase”> <img width=”394″ height=”599″ src=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/394px-Nikko_kaido_hasui_kawase.jpg” alt=”” loading=”lazy” srcset=”https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/394px-Nikko_kaido_hasui_kawase.jpg?w=394&ssl=1 394w, https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/394px-Nikko_kaido_hasui_kawase.jpg?resize=197%2C300&ssl=1 197w, https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/394px-Nikko_kaido_hasui_kawase.jpg?resize=99%2C150&ssl=1 99w” sizes=”(max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px” /> </a> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> <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 /> The Nikko Kaido (Nikko Highway) is one of the …

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Shiba Zôjôji by Kawase Hasui

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‘Shiba Zôjôji Temple’ from “Twenty Views of Tokyo”, by Kawase Hasui <figure> <a href=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/398px-Kawase_Zôjôji.jpg” data-elementor-open-lightbox=”yes” data-elementor-lightbox-title=”398px-Kawase_Zôjôji”> <img width=”398″ height=”599″ src=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/398px-Kawase_Zôjôji.jpg” alt=”” loading=”lazy” srcset=”https://i1.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/398px-Kawase_Zôjôji.jpg?w=398&ssl=1 398w, https://i1.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/398px-Kawase_Zôjôji.jpg?resize=199%2C300&ssl=1 199w, https://i1.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/398px-Kawase_Zôjôji.jpg?resize=100%2C150&ssl=1 100w” sizes=”(max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px” /> </a> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> <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 /> This building is Zôjôji, which …

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Miyamoto Musashi Beating Whale by Utagawa Kuniyoshi

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“Sakata Kaidomaru” by Utagawa Kuniyoshi <a href=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1024px-Musashi_on_the_back_of_a_whale.jpg” data-elementor-open-lightbox=”default”> <img width=”640″ height=”306″ src=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1024px-Musashi_on_the_back_of_a_whale-1024×490.jpg” alt=”” srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1024px-Musashi_on_the_back_of_a_whale.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1024px-Musashi_on_the_back_of_a_whale.jpg?resize=150%2C72&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1024px-Musashi_on_the_back_of_a_whale.jpg?resize=300%2C144&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1024px-Musashi_on_the_back_of_a_whale.jpg?resize=768%2C368&amp;ssl=1 768w” sizes=”(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px” /> </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 /> This work is an ukiyo-e print that Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s (1798-1861)  drew the swordsman in …

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Japanese samurai warrior woodblock prints (musha-e of ukiyo-e)

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The heroes for the people of Edo with ukiyoe woodblock prints Kabuki and <a href=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/paintings/ukiyoe-wood-block-printing/ukiyoe”>ukiyo-e</a> are the amenities for the townspeople in Edo period (1603-1683). Samurai and ancient battle were one of the popular themes of the theatrical performance and woodblock printing. The stories of samurai made them excited and grieved same as today.    Though there were …

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Hokusai Manga (Sketch) ukiyo-e book by Katsushika Hokusai

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“Hokusai Manga” which influenced Impressionist     The sketch for the pupils but… When Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) was 52 years old, he drew more than 300 sketches at his pupil’s home. And the publisher Eirakudo published the first “Hokusai Manga” in 1814. Though Hokusai intended to show his art technique for his pupils, the book became …

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Check the woodblock prints of Kawase Hasui with posters on Amazon

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Outstanding woodblock artist Kawase Hasui   Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) is an ukiyo-e artist, woodblock printmaker in Taisho and Showa Period in Japan. His real name is Kawase Bunjiro.   He was one of the artists who established Shin-hanga (new ukiyo-e woodblock prints) including Yoshida Hiroshi, Ito Shinsui, Takahashi Shotei, and Tsuchiya Koitsu. They worked artistic …

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Learn about ukiyo-e woodblock! Definition, history, famous artists and prints

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What is a “ukiyo-e”? An introduction to Japanese woodblock printing Ukiyo-e  (pronounciation:uː.ˈki.oʊ.ˌeɪ, uːˌkiːjəʊˈeɪ. 浮世絵 in kanji) is essential field in Japanese art . The art never developed without the common people of the Edo Period.   Sponsored Links   It is said that the beginning of the ukiyo-e, the Japanese art of woodblock printings, is the pictures of Kyoto …

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