Where to See Japanese Woodblock Art in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Ukiyo-e, is a Japanese art form that was popular in Japan in the Edo period, and is still celebrated today in museums and galleries in Japan and worldwide.

Even if you鈥檝e never heard the name before, you鈥檙e probably familiar with the iconic Japanese picture of the Wave. It鈥檚 a great example of the style.

What I love best about ukiyo-e pictures is that they鈥檙e so wonderfully detailed and colourful. It makes them look both sophisticated and naive at the same time.

Ukiyo-e emerged from the 17th century to the 19th century, during Japan鈥檚 Edo period, a time of peace and prosperity.

The art depicted the pleasures of urban life, with themes such as kabuki actors, serene landscapes, sumo wrestlers, travel destinations, and Japanese folklore.

Initially, artists painted ukiyo-e by hand, but later on they started carving images into woodblocks.

This way, they could print ukiyo鈥揺 on a larger scale, making these artworks more affordable and widely accessible.

Ukiyo-e artworks are characterised by their bold outlines, vivid colours, flat areas of colour, and meticulous attention to detail. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Where to See Japanese Woodblock Art in Tokyo
Guide Location: Japan » Tokyo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Tal Hayoun
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

艑ta Memorial Museum of Art
Harajuku Station
Takeshita Street
street Omotesando
Meiji Shrine
Tokyo National Museum
Ueno Park
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
The National Museum of Western Art by Le Corbusier
National Museum of Nature and Science
Sumida Hokusai Museum
Edo Tokyo Museum
Toshusai
Suntory Museum of Art
Sakai Kokodo Ukiyo-e Gallery

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