Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Takiyasha the Witch and the Skeleton Spectre, c. 1844, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK. Wikimedia Commons (public domain).
Welcome to a visual voyage through the snowy streets, sacred mountains, and vibrant culture of ukiyo-e—the wonderfully evocative genre of Japanese woodblock prints. In this quiz, you’ll test your knowledge of ukiyo-e techniques and themes, the artists behind them, and the broader cultural context in which these images were created and loved, both then and now. Let’s deepen your understanding of these iconic works with this Japanese ukiyo-e quiz!
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In what historical period did ukiyo-e woodblock printing flourish in Japan?
Hishikawa Moronobu, A Parade of Courtesans, c. 1690, Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA. Museum’s website.
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