Viewing Japanese Prints

Japanese Prints are among the world's most beautiful, complex, and expressive works of art. For more than three centuries Japanese printmakers of exceptional skill and vision have created images of enduring beauty. The colorful and varied tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking includes 17th-19th century 'Ukiyo-e' ("Pictures of the Floating World"), 20th century 'Shin hanga' ("New prints") and ''Sôsaku hanga' ("Creative prints"), and 'Kindai hanga' (modern or contemporary prints). This website presents illustrated discussions about selected artists and their prints, as well as explorations into various themes in Japanese printmaking.
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