[Free Download] Ukiyo-e Art Depicting Edo Yoshiwara Culture – A Window into Japan’s Floating World
Explore the splendor and melancholy of Edo Yoshiwara culture through freely downloadable ukiyo-e prints that capture the unique…
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The Radiance of Peace and Love: Exploring the Beauty of Edo Period Paintings
From 1603, when Tokugawa Ieyasu established the shogunate in Edo (present-day Tokyo), until 1867, when Tokugawa Yoshinobu returned…
[Free Download] Ogura Hyakunin Isshu Portraits – A Wellspring of Japanese Aesthetic Tradition for Designers
Discover the artistic essence of Japanese classical poetry through freely downloadable Hyakunin Isshu portrait collections - a treasure…
[Free Downloads] Discovering Cute Ukiyo-e Sketches for Edo Period Artwork Part.02
In our previous article, we introduced several collections of cute ukiyo-e sketches by renowned artists like Hokusai and…
What Is Ukiyo-e? A Beginner’s Guide to Japan’s Amazing Floating World Art
When we think of Japanese art, few images are as instantly recognizable as the colorful, elegant prints of…
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[Free Download] Timeless Beauty Reborn: Historic Tale of Genji Illustrations by Hishikawa Moronobu
The Tale of Genji, Japan's timeless literary masterpiece, has captivated readers for over a millennium with its portrayal…
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[Free Downloads] Discovering Cute Ukiyo-e Sketches for Edo Period Artwork Part.01
The artistic treasures left by master painters from Japan's Edo period (1603-1868) represent some of the most celebrated…
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[Free Download] Discover the Beauty of Edo-Era Designs: Ukiyo-e Pattern Now Available!
The Hidden World of Patterns in Ukiyo-e Art While ukiyo-e (浮世絵) is widely recognized for its vibrant depictions…
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[Free Download] Hokusai’s 103 Lost Masterpieces from the British Museum
Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849), 'Under the wave off Kanagawa (The Great Wave)' from Thirty-six views of Mt Fuji. The legendary Japanese…