Ukiyo-e: An Introduction to Japanese Prints

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I've been a painter for 40 years and started making large abstract expressionist paintings about ten years ago. I've been working on more brush control in the last few years and, very recently, "NARRATIVE." This search lead me to some history from art school - Ukiyo. This painting @ 1:20 is a perfect example. It's completely flat yet it has perspective. The following clips are what I and abstract expressionist call a 'static - all over' aesthetic where the eye tries to focus on a an important and just surrender to the painting as one thing. Incredible video subbed!

[@surekadevistudios7217]

Oh dang... I am so naive! I never knew these were block prints! My mind just got blown out today. A great video production ❤

[@Cultural_Encounters]

As a long-time fan of Ukiyo-e, I really enjoyed this in-depth explanation. Your choice of images and storytelling is excellent!

[@arcadia4691]

I'm in awe of this great art. 1:20 was a print made by Ando Hiroshige, great landscape artistry. I've been researching his life and art. 5:10 was his memorial print.

[@saber0089]

I agree, that is a beautiful one, I also love his work. Do you know about purchasing woodblock prints? Trying to get one for a friend and don't know the first thing.

[@natalieyork956]

What a fascinating and educational piece. Thank you 🙏

[@BGomez-tk7lu]

Great video and fascinating topic

[@feliperamos3322]

Amazing video, keep up with the good content. Greetings from Brazil

[@Ziad3195]

This is gorgeous. ❤️

[@RickRoll-xn7rv]

I concur!

[@myartchannel8205]

Exactly what I was looking for. I like Japanese wood block printing, and certain European artists I think might complement it.

[@s.bujinkan8701]

Wunderschöne Bilder und eine großartige Kunstform. Kann mir jemand sagen wo ich Bilder- Ukiyo-e in Europa kaufen kann?

[@Susan-zb9it]

Really awesome, how do you look up a print?

[@Sue20022010]

Thanks for this

[@ShawnLivesInItaly]

Beautful indeed thanks

[@mikeharrington5593]

What is written in the background-colored (blue, gray, red, brown etc) rectangular box(es) at the top right of many prints ?

[@Woodsaras]

Probably the designer, the carver, and the printer :--)

[@桜菜-m9f]

0:10 the title of a Kabuki play “當世好男子傳” 　　 the name of a Kabuki actor “團七九郎兵衛” 1:22 the title of Ukiyoe “江戸百景” 江戸 means Tokyo 　　 百 means One hundred 景 means View Ukiyoe described Kabuki actors and famous scenery

[@sjain8111]

nice, are you going to make any more videos? latest is already 3 years old Thanks

[@diogenesofgermany8299]

Could someone please tell me what is the name of the first picture in 0:00 min. This picture evoked so many feelings that I can not get enough of it, I need this in big.

[@onesound3435]

あれは『芝弁天池』という川瀬巴水の作品です。調べると浮世絵ではなく新版画というものでした。 もう自分で調べてご存知だったり、忘れてしまったかもしれませんが、私も貴方のように気になって調べたのでついでにコメントしておきます。

[@maximme]

2:33 whose work at this time mark?

[@rukathehamsteratwork8896]

The title is “Sunrise at Shinagawa” in “The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō” by Utagawa Hiroshige Actually I’m writing this comment at a café near Shinagawa station, Tokyo (at 8:30 in the morning).😊

[@ILAptenodyte]

Hey!!! Someone knows the name of the background song??? I am getting anxious only trying to search for it!

[@RickRoll-xn7rv]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLaZapvjMyLmbMsi=Fk_yk89K1wToESOL

[@rajsingharora26]

Thank you.

[@deboradevecchi1464]

I highly apreciate ❤❤❤

[@snowforest6487]

What's the music at the beginning, probably won't respond 😣

[@ILAptenodyte]

I too want to know!

[@RickRoll-xn7rv]

I finally found it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLaZapvjMyLmbMsi=Fk_yk89K1wToESOL

[@keptleroymg6877]

He didn’t respond because you were not confident

[@sirlester3]

What is the name of the music playing throughout the video Is it a single tune or melody

[@RickRoll-xn7rv]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLaZapvjMyLmbMsi=Fk_yk89K1wToESOL

[@KUMC1192]

Our museum is focusing on the Kamigata Ukiyoe. Hope it’ll be your interest!

[@mjremy2605]

2:33 - Who created this lovely print? So luminous. I love these old Japanese woodcut prints. If you visit the Kyoto Handicraft Center in Kyoto, Japan, they make real prints in front of you. Lots for sale, cheap. Please do not add music to any videos. Drowning out the human voice and a source of irritation, not peace.

[@bluekewne]

I looked at your site; are you reopening? Your site says August 2021 but it's almost September 2024 D:

[@Aluenvey]

Its my pet theory Shinji Ito would be a further subset had manga been around in the era of Ukiyo-e.

[@Vall-oi4ut]

I feel like this is the origin of manga

[@carnivaltym]

Without doubt!

[@fairlind]

I believe you’re right.

[@snowforest6487]

Japans more than just manga, manga is just one form of Japanese art, it's why Japanese people dislike anime fans from other countries you think the whole country is either anime or manga get a grip

[@Vall-oi4ut]

@Snow Forest when did I ever say manga was the only form of Japanese art? If you took the time to google it instead of immediately assuming that I'm being disrespectful or ignorant, you'd find that "inexpensive ukiyo-e printed books laid the groundwork for the manga industry in Japan". So why don't You get a grip and educate yourself.

[@scream-beam3519]

shut up cringe ass

[@malakiblunt]

They did not need 20 blocks for 20 colours - any colours that were separated on the print could be printed at the same time on one block

[@atsukorichards1675]

I think it might have caused some problems about layering orders and printing efficiencies of mass production.

[@DraganaMitic-m5m]

Mi smo svi u svetu. Savremenici.smo.i rvemo se. I. Čuvamo nadu. Nadežda. PETROVIĆ. ONA. JE MOGLA I NEKE DRUGE BOJE DA. UPOTREBI. BALANS JE DOBRA VEŠTINA.

[@Dazdaone]

LOL 8:09 is a print of a squid going down on a woman HAHA

[@BingQilin]

the Japanese loved their tentacles even then

[@MelvilleStrong-x3s]

Senger Way

[@urbsasusual]

I thought my speakers were broken!

[@anuulag7123]

Art class where u at

[@joeslater1915]

Otherwise this is great.

[@anAeijingBuffoon]

The original wordless comic...

[@AnnaWesoowska-qj1gu]

Pokaz mistrzostwa drzeworytników, niewielu jest ludzi, którzy zdają sobie sprawę z nakładu pracy artysty, gdy patrzą na barwny drzeworyt

[@inotkhara3869]

was dis

[@joeslater1915]

Get rid of the music. It's distracting and makes it quite hard at times to hear what you're saying.

[@RickRoll-xn7rv]

😢

[@redasileikiene3434]

Thank you😊