1600 – 1900
Ukiyo-e
Ukiyo-e, meaning 'pictures of the floating world,' was a genre of Japanese woodblock prints and paintings depicting landscapes, kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers, and scenes from history and folk tales.
At a Glance
- Period
- 1600 – 1900
- Artists
- 1
- Artworks
- 9
Defining Features
Woodblock printingFlat color areasBold outlinesNature and landscapesEveryday life scenes
Ukiyo-e Artists
1 artists
Ukiyo-e Masterpieces
9 works
About Ukiyo-e
1600 to 1900.
Woodblock printing, Flat color areas, Bold outlines, Nature and landscapes, Everyday life scenes.
Katsushika Hokusai.
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