Pictures of the Floating World
Subtitle: An Introduction to Japanese Prints
Publisher: Abbeville Press
Published: November 22, 2022
ISBN-13: 9780789214393
Description: <p>In Edo Japan, woodblock prints known as <em>ukiyo-e</em> ("pictures of the Floating World") captured the entertainment culture of the urban elite and eventually many other subjects as well. These beautiful prints were the result of a meticulous craft process, in which an artist's initial drawing was translated by expert carvers into multiple printing blocks for different colors.</p>