The Floating World: Japanese Woodblock Prints of the Edo Period
A self-paced mini-course introducing Japanese woodblock prints from the Edo period.
Your guide: Dr. Cortney Chaffin Kim
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An introduction to the mini-course.
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Hishikawa Moronobu and Pictures Printed in Ink
The first ukiyo-e, or “pictures of the floating world” appeared in the 17th century at time when Edo was the largest city of its day.
The first ukiyo-e, or “pictures of the floating world” appeared in the 17th century at time when Edo was the largest city of its day.
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Hokusai's 36 Views of Mount Fuji
One of the most famous (and most recognizable) images in the world, Under the Wave off the Coast of Kanagawa, is from this series.
One of the most famous (and most recognizable) images in the world, Under the Wave off the Coast of Kanagawa, is from this series.
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Ando Hiroshige and Pictures of Famous Places
Hiroshige developed a new genre of "pictures of famous places," or meisho-e.
Hiroshige developed a new genre of "pictures of famous places," or meisho-e.
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A 19th-Century Dish and Hiroshige's prints
A porcelain dish adapts Hiroshige’s prints to create a game board.
A porcelain dish adapts Hiroshige’s prints to create a game board.
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Japonisme and Impressionist and Postimpressionist art
The influence of Japanese prints on European art of the late 19th century was strong. (Guest lecture)
The influence of Japanese prints on European art of the late 19th century was strong. (Guest lecture)
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A quick note on Japanese diacritical marks: many browsers don’t seem to support accurate use of Japanese diacritical marks on Squarespace. They might appear in a different font or be rendered in the wrong location as a result.