Japanese art since the Heian period (794–1185) had followed two principal paths: the nativist Yamato-e tradition, … See more

Early ukiyo-e artists brought with them a sophisticated knowledge of and training in the composition principles of classical Chinese painting; gradually these artists shed the overt Chinese influence to develop a n… See more

Ukiyo-e artists often made both prints and paintings; some specialized in one or the other. In contrast with previous traditions, ukiyo-e painters favoured bright, sharp colours, and often delineated contours with sumi ink, … See more

Contemporary records of ukiyo-e artists are rare. The most significant is the Ukiyo-e Ruikō ("Various Thoughts on ukiyo-e"), a collection of commentaries and artist biographies. Ōta Nanpo compiled the first, no-longer-e… See more

The ruling classes strictly limited the space permitted for the homes of the lower social classes; the relatively small size of ukiyo-e works was ideal for hanging in these homes. Little record of the patrons of ukiyo-e paintings … See more

• List of ukiyo-e terms
• Schools of ukiyo-e artists
• Some Japanese woodblock print books on Internet Archive
• Ukiyo-e Ōta Memorial Museum of Art… See more