Movement guide

Ukiyo-e

17th–19th century

Representative Ukiyo-e artwork — Representative work from the Explainary collection.

Detail from a Ukiyo-e artwork — Detail crop for texture and technique.

Japanese woodblock prints celebrating daily life, landscapes, and fleeting beauty.

What defines it

Flat color planes and strong line
Graphic composition and asymmetry
Series-based storytelling

Techniques and innovations

Mass-produced art through woodblock printing
Bold compositions that influenced modern design

Key artists

Key works in Explainary