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The Hiroshige art book provides an introduction to one of the last great artists of ukiyo-e, the woodblock print genre that flourished between the 17th and 19th century. Its curated selection of works covers blossoming cherry trees, figure studies, and dramatic ocean views that defined Hiroshige's legacy. The volume traces the artist's influence on Japonisme, documenting how his compositions shaped the world's visual understanding of Japan.
Hiroshige was one of the last great artists of ukiyo-e, the woodblock print genre that flourished between the 17th and 19th century and did much to determine the world’s visual concept of Japan. This dependable introduction leads you through the blossoming cherry trees, beautiful women, and dramatic ocean views that made Hiroshige a household name and became exemplary of Japonisme.
