Ukiyo-e

Refers broadly to a genre of art, chiefly in the medium of woodblock printing, that arose in the Edo period (1600-1868) and built up a broad popular market among the middle classes.

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Page Title
Ukiyo-e
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024