Learning Exercise
The Art of Ukiyo-E.
This site explores both the traditional and contemporary versions of the Japanese art know as Ukiyo-E.
- Material:
- Ukiyo-e Techniques
- Date last modified:
- June 23, 2008
- Created by:
- William Paquette
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Keiji Shinohara, a master printmaker, provides insight into the effects of embossing, color gradation, and applying... see more
Exercise
Instructions: Click "Enter Site." Read the following sections: Introduction, Techniques, Philosophy, Gallery, and Keiji Shinohara. Answer the following questions:
1. What is Ukiyo-E?
2. What is the traditional design and transfer of Ukiyo-E?
3. What is the contemporary design and transfer of Ukiyo-E?
4. Describe Atemashi-Bokashi.
5. Describe Itamokume-zuri.
6. Describe Ichimonji-Bokashi.
7. Describe one-sided gradation.
8. Describe Kimenkomi.
9. Describe Kira-suri.
10. Describe Shiomevi-zuni.
11. Describe wood gradation.
12. Describe traditional printing stages.
13. Describe contemporary printing stages.
14. What is the philosophy of Ukiyo-E?
15. Who is Keiji Shinohara and what are his contributions to Ukiyo-E?
16. View the gallery and compare and contrast traditonal with contemporary images of Ukiyo-E. Which do you prefer? Explain.
Disciplines
- Humanities / History / Area Studies / Asia / Japan
- Humanities / History / Topical / Art History