The Floating World: Japanese Prints of the Edo Period—A Free Mini-Course

Katsushika Hokusai, Under the Wave off Kanagawa, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, c. 1830–32, polychrome woodblock print. Photo: © Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank.

We are delighted to be launching courses on ARTSQ! Our first one is The Floating World: Japanese Prints of the Edo Period, a free mini-course. It is self-paced and online, and takes about 90 minutes to 2 hours. It is filled with beautiful images and short, punchy text to give you a foundation for understanding these prints.

Woodblock prints, or ukiyo-e, from Edo-period Japan are some of the most recognized images in the world. Most people have never heard the stories behind them, such as who made them and why. This online mini-course gives a brief overview of Japanese woodblock prints from the 17th through the 19th centuries.

The class is perfect for travelers looking for some information about Tokyo, Japanese history, and art. It is also perfect for lifelong learners, educators, and students.

Learn more about the Japanese prints course here.

You can also see a longer list of upcoming courses here.