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Learn How Japanese Woodblock Prints Inspired Impressionist Art, Plus a Guide to Creating Your Own Ukiyo-e Inspired Pieces
Japanese woodblock prints, or ukiyo-e ("pictures of the floating world"), are among the most iconic forms of Japanese art. Flourishing during the Edo period (1603–1868), ukiyo-e captured the spirit of a rapidly growing society with its unique beauty. What began as affordable art for the masses grew into a sophisticated genre, immortalising the beauty of everyday life, landscapes, and the human experience.