Collezione: Ukiyo-e
Ukiyo-e ("pictures of the floating world") is a genre of traditional Japanese art that flourished from the 17th to the 19th century, particularly during the Edo period (1603-1868). The style is characterized by vibrant woodblock prints and paintings that depict scenes from daily life, landscapes, kabuki actors, beautiful women (bijin-ga), and famous samurai. Ukiyo-e emerged in response to the changing social dynamics of the time, as Japan transitioned into a period of relative peace and prosperity under the Tokugawa shogunate.
The term "floating world" refers to the hedonistic lifestyle of the urban merchant class in Edo (modern-day Tokyo), who sought pleasure through entertainment, art, and leisure. Ukiyo-e became a reflection of this world, capturing the fleeting beauty of life, nature, and culture. While it was initially aimed at the middle class, it later gained international recognition and influenced many Western artists, particularly during the Japonisme movement in the 19th century.
Key Characteristics of Ukiyo-e:
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Woodblock Printing: Ukiyo-e artists often used the woodblock printing technique, where an image was carved into a wooden block, inked, and then pressed onto paper. This allowed for mass production of prints, making art accessible to a wide audience.
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Color and Composition: Ukiyo-e prints typically featured bold colors, dramatic compositions, and dynamic lines. The artists used a limited color palette but applied it in inventive ways to create depth, contrast, and texture.
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Subjects: The primary themes of Ukiyo-e included beautiful women (bijin-ga), kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers, famous landscapes, historical events, and scenes of daily life. Landscape prints, especially those by Hokusai and Hiroshige, are among the most iconic, with works like The Great Wave off Kanagawa and One Hundred Famous Views of Edo becoming globally recognized.
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Influential Artists: Key figures in Ukiyo-e include:
- Hokusai: Known for his dynamic landscapes and the iconic Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, including The Great Wave off Kanagawa.
- Hiroshige: Famous for his serene and poetic landscape prints, particularly in the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.
- Utamaro: Renowned for his portraits of beautiful women, capturing their elegance and grace in intimate settings.
- Sharaku: Famous for his striking portraits of kabuki actors, known for their dramatic expressions and psychological depth.
Influence on Western Art: Ukiyo-e had a significant impact on Western artists in the late 19th century, particularly those involved in the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements. Artists like Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Edgar Degas were inspired by the bold compositions, unusual perspectives, and vibrant colors of Ukiyo-e prints. The influence of Japanese art also contributed to the rise of Japonisme in Europe.
Ukiyo-e remains an essential aspect of Japan's cultural heritage, and its influence continues to resonate in modern art and design.
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Fukagawa's Benten Shrine in Snow, from the Series One Hundred Views of Musashi - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Our Forces' Great Victory in the Battle of the Yellow Sea, Fourth Illustration - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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A Great Fire Seen from Hisamatsucho - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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A Shivery Joke on the Chinese Soldiers - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Straatartiest uit Edo - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Priest Ikkyu and the hell courtesan - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Late Autumn Calm on the Sumida River - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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View of Sunrise at Hyappongui in Ryōgoku, Tokyo - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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View of Rainfall on Shin-Ou-hashi in To-kei - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Beauty of the Tenmei Era - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Sensoji Temple Annual Fair - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Distant View of Ryōgoku Bridge from Motoyanagibashi - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Mosquito net and full moon at Shinagawa, from the series One Hundred Views of Musashi - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Fire Seen from Hisamatsu-chō - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Matsushima - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Chushingura, Yuranosuke in retirement - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Arashiyama, from the series Views of Famous Sites of Japan - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Okura Bridge in Honjo - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Wisteria at Kameido - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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New Published 32 Faces and Supplement to 100 Faces - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Our Forces' Great Victory in the Battle of the Yellow Sea, First Illustration - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Gezicht op de Karasaki pijnboom terwijl Akechi Samanosuke Mitsuharu het meer overzwemt - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Evening View of Kanda River - Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Thirty-two Comic Faces, Supplement: One Hundred Comic Faces - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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