Originated by Iwasa Matabei, its first great master was Hishikawa Moronobu. Dominant in the 18th and
Originated by Iwasa Matabei, its first great master was Hishikawa Moronobu. Dominant in the 18th and 19th centuries, it appealed to the affluent merchant classes, employing bright colors and strong designs. Made possible by improvements in block printing, its flat decorative color influenced French artists such as Degas, while miniatures called suri-mono commemorated special occasions.   FTP, what is this genre of "pictures of the floating world" expounded by Hokusai, color prints depicting actors, prostitutes, landscapes, and other scenes from everyday life?
Originated by Iwasa Matabei, its first great master was Hishikawa Moronobu.
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