Here are 11 things to know before embarking on your journey towards collecting Japanese screens, also known byōbu.
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How Akhibara Premium Preserves the Past with Neo Ukiyo-e
Akhibara Premium is keeping the traditional art of Japanese woodblock printing alive through innovative neo ukiyo-e projects featuring modern themes like The Ghost in the Shell and Attack on Titan.
The Tale of Genji and Its Representation in Ukiyo-e Art
The rich narrative of The Tale of Genji comes alive through its vivid ukiyo-e depictions, unraveling the story’s historical and cultural significance in Japanese art.
The Timeless Tradition of Hanko in Japanese Art and Ukiyo-e
The historical significance, aesthetic contributions, and challenges of preserving the rich tradition of Hanko in Japanese art and ukiyo-e.
Kuniyoshi Utagawa: A Master of Ukiyo-e and Musha-e
Dive deep into the life and works of Kuniyoshi Utagawa, the renowned Japanese ukiyo-e artist known for his intricate designs and significant contributions to the Musha-e genre.
Samurai in Ukiyo-e and Japanese Art: Guardians of Tradition, Icons of Eternity
As the inked lines of ukiyo-e prints immortalized the heroic feats of samurai and ronin, they not only captured the essence of a bygone era but also forged a timeless connection between the present and the past.