Coleção: 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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The Seven Lucky Gods Depicted as Maechants : Ebisu - by Toyohara Kunichika
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Genji Excursion to Enoshima Island - by Toyohara Kunichika
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Baiko 100 Varieties - by Toyohara Kunichika
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Kawarazaki Gonnosuke - by Toyohara Kunichika
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東海寄談音児館|Onoe Kikugorō V as Otowake Neko no ke (Right), Bandō Mitsugorō IV as Aishō Michinoku (Center), Onoe Kikugorō V as Isogai Mibunosuke (Left) in the Kabuki play Tōkai Kidan Nekomata Yashiki - by Toyohara Kunichika
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Nakama Gonbee en Kanbara Mikinosuke bij de geest van Sajiro - by Toyohara Kunichika
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The Actor Ichikawa Sadanji As Akiyama Kimori, A Nobleman Escaping From His Burning Mansion - by Toyohara Kunichika
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Danjuro As Hanakawado Sukeroku - by Toyohara Kunichika
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Ichikawa Sadanji I In The Role Of The Fishmonger Fukashichi - by Toyohara Kunichika
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Scene from the play “Daybreak patterns of the crane and tortoise - first basketâ€?- by Toyohara Kunichika
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Ichikawa Danjuro In The Role Of Mongaku Shonin In The Play ‘Mongaku Kanshinchoâ€?- by Toyohara Kunichika
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Zeze - by Toyohara Kunichika
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100 Roles of Baiko /Cat Of Okazaki - by Toyohara Kunichika
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Print - by Toyohara Kunichika
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Ichikawa Sadanji as Dozaemon Denkichi in a Kabuki Play - by Toyohara Kunichika
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Onoe Baikō and Seki Sanjūrō - by Toyohara Kunichika
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Baiko 100 Varieties - by Toyohara Kunichika
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100 Roles of Baiko / Onoe Kikugoro In The Role Of The Ghost Of Uto Yasukata - by Toyohara Kunichika
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The Tale of Genji - by Toyohara Kunichika
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Untitled - by Toyohara Kunichika
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White Plum - by Toyohara Kunichika
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Thirty-Six Beauties, Good and Evil: Tanamo no Mae - by Toyohara Kunichika
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Kabukiza Autumn Play, "Sugawara": Ichikawa, Danjuro as Tokihira - by Toyohara Kunichika
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