Japanese Art: Ukiyo-e, The Great Wave and the Floating World

From Hokusai's Great Wave to the ink-brush restraint of sumi-e, Japanese art gave the world some of its most recognisable images. Our guides to ukiyo-e woodblock prints, the artists behind them, and the arts of calligraphy and ink painting.

Ukiyo-e: The Woodblock Prints of the Floating World
Japanese Art

Ukiyo-e: The Woodblock Prints of the Floating World

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The Great Wave: The Story Behind Japan's Most Famous Image
Japanese Art

The Great Wave: The Story Behind Japan's Most Famous Image

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Who Was Hokusai? The Life and Legacy of Japan's Great Wave Artist
Japanese Art

Who Was Hokusai? The Life and Legacy of Japan's Great Wave Artist

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What Is Sumi-e? Discovering the Zen Art of Japanese Ink Painting
Japanese Art

What Is Sumi-e? Discovering the Zen Art of Japanese Ink Painting

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Shodō: Japanese Calligraphy as a Discipline of the Mind
Japanese Art

Shodō: Japanese Calligraphy as a Discipline of the Mind

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