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Ukiyoe- Japanese Woodblock Prints

This page provides the most interesting and informative sites on the art of Japanese woodblock prints, Ukiyoe. Included are the major artistic movements and artists such as Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Utamaro.
artelino - The Magic of Art
This website is about art - Japanese art with emphasis on ukiyo-e (Japanese woodblock prints), old and modern art prints, antique maps, religious icons and contemporary art.
Hokusai by Andreas Ramos
Very good overview of Hokusai's life and work with examples of Ukiyoe artist Hokusai's woodblock prints.
The Hokusai Museum
The Hokusai Museum opened in 1976 in Obuse, Japan. This site covers the museum collection, life and work of Ukiyoe artist Hokusai.
Jim Breen's Ukiyo-E Gallery
Extensive gallery of all major Ukiyoe artists and list of Ukiyoe links.
JIN Virtual Museum- Ukiyoe
Incredible beautiful site on all aspects of Ukiyoe covering various genre and artists. Highly recommended site for all interested in Ukiyoe!
Masami Teraoka's Art Theater
The official site of Masami Teraoka, an artist who creates contemporary art in the style of Ukiyoe.
Ukiyo-e Gallery, Nagoya TV Server
This gallery displays exemplary works of Ukiyoe.
Ukiyo-e: The Pictures of the Floating World
Incredible website on Ukiyoe with a gallery, discussion board, guide to artist signatures, and comprehensive list of subject links.
Hokusai: Selected Works from Hokusai's "Thirty-Six Views of
Slideshow presentation of selected Ukiyoe artist Hokusai prints with commentary.

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