Authors: Kanako Yamamoto / Supervisor: Masato Naito
What was Ukiyo-e to people during the Edo period, when it was so popular?
The main genres of ukiyo-e are "bijin-ga" (pictures of beautiful women), "yakusha-e" (pictures of kabuki actors), and "fukei-ga" (landscape pictures).
In modern terms, bijin-ga would be idol photos. Yakusha-e would be bromide prints. And fukei-ga would be like a guidebook or a virtual travelogue.
Furthermore, ukiyo-e seems to have been accessible entertainment for all generations, serving as fashion magazines that disseminated trends, manga that adults could enjoy, and educational books and toys for children.
Ukiyo-e can be enjoyed casually by all generations.
However, many people, especially younger generations, tend to dismiss it, thinking, "I'm interested, but it seems difficult to understand..."
Therefore, this book was created to help people understand the fun of ukiyo-e more easily, by explaining ukiyo-e in general through a manga format.
For example, you can learn about the history and episodes of ukiyo-e in an enjoyable way through manga that incorporate the history of Edo.
In addition, there are over 200 ukiyo-e photos included. By reading the explanations while viewing photos of representative works by famous ukiyo-e artists, you can gain a deeper understanding.
From the history of ukiyo-e, ukiyo-e artists, and genres, to the daily life of Edo.
The biggest feature of "Manga de Wakaru Ukiyo-e" (Ukiyo-e Explained Through Manga) is that it allows you to understand it in a relaxed yet thorough way.
What was Ukiyo-e to people during the Edo period, when it was so popular?
The main genres of ukiyo-e are "bijin-ga" (pictures of beautiful women), "yakusha-e" (pictures of kabuki actors), and "fukei-ga" (landscape pictures).
In modern terms, bijin-ga would be idol photos. Yakusha-e would be bromide prints. And fukei-ga would be like a guidebook or a virtual travelogue.
Furthermore, ukiyo-e seems to have been accessible entertainment for all generations, serving as fashion magazines that disseminated trends, manga that adults could enjoy, and educational books and toys for children.
Ukiyo-e can be enjoyed casually by all generations.
However, many people, especially younger generations, tend to dismiss it, thinking, "I'm interested, but it seems difficult to understand..."
Therefore, this book was created to help people understand the fun of ukiyo-e more easily, by explaining ukiyo-e in general through a manga format.
For example, you can learn about the history and episodes of ukiyo-e in an enjoyable way through manga that incorporate the history of Edo.
In addition, there are over 200 ukiyo-e photos included. By reading the explanations while viewing photos of representative works by famous ukiyo-e artists, you can gain a deeper understanding.
From the history of ukiyo-e, ukiyo-e artists, and genres, to the daily life of Edo.
The biggest feature of "Manga de Wakaru Ukiyo-e" (Ukiyo-e Explained Through Manga) is that it allows you to understand it in a relaxed yet thorough way.
Released on 26/04/06
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