History of Japanese Art

Japanese Art (17C-19C)Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are probably the most well known of all the Japanese arts. This particular style of art thrived in Japan from the mid-seventeenth century to the mid-nineteenth century.What 'Ukiyo-e' Means?The woodblock prints are referred to as...

The Process The process of traditional woodblock printing, modern variations are not covered here, is accomplished through the work of: the artist who draws the prints and decides on the colour scheme for each one, the publisher who commissions the...