What Are the Ukiyo-e Prints?
The Ukiyo-e prints became a genre of art during this period of Japanese history. It was in the form of paintings and woodblock prints that centered around the indulgences and enjoyments from the Ukiyo urban culture. It depicted scenes and figures from all sorts of arts and entertainment. However, this genre also developed over time and included different subject matters, which included landscapes, nature, and animals. We see the focus on landscapes in the Hokusai paintings.