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Edo Era, 1603 - 1868 |
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The Edo Era was a period of peace and prosperity in Japan from 1603 to 1868 under the rule of the Tokugawa Shogunate, which consolidated control over a unified Japan and provided political stability. Daimyo, or great feudal lords, were vassals of the Shogun, and in turn had their own armies of samurai serving them. Arts and culture flourished during the Edo era, with new urban populations enjoying leisure time spent in the pursuit of pleasure. The term ukiyo (floating world) described this lifestyle, so named for its fleeting or transient quality. Woodblock prints known as ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world) became popular, depicting courtesans, samurai, kabuki actors, and geisha. Other genres included landscapes, kacho-e (birds and flowers pictures) and bijin (beautiful women). Famous Edo era woodblock print artists include Utamaro, Hokusai, Hiroshige, Kunisada, and Kuniyoshi. During this time, woodblock prints evolved from simple black outlines to the addition of a few colors, and finally to full color designs called nishiki-e or brocade pictures. These beautiful designs bring the world of the Edo era to life. |
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Kagero, Chapter 52 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Great Kuniyoshi Genji series |
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Azumaya, Chapter 50 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Great Kuniyoshi Genji series |
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Yadorigi, Chapter 49 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Great Kuniyoshi Genji series |
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Fuji no uraba, Chapter 33 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Great Kuniyoshi Genji series |
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Ukifune, Chapter 51 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Great Kuniyoshi Genji series |
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Yugiri, Chapter 39 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Great Kuniyoshi Genji series |
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Umegae, Chapter 32 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Great Kuniyoshi Genji series |
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Fujibakama, Chapter 30 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Great Kuniyoshi Genji series |
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Tokonatsu, Chapter 26 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Great Kuniyoshi Genji series |
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Miyuki, Chapter 29 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Great Kuniyoshi Genji series |
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Suzumushi, Chapter 38 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Great Kuniyoshi Genji series |
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Wakana no jo, Chapter 34 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Great Kuniyoshi Genji series |
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Kawarazaki Gonjuro as a Fireman, 1860 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Nakamura Shikan IV as a Firefighter, 1860 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Nakamura Tsuruzo I, 1867 Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904) Great kabuki silhouette series |
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Bando Hikosaburo V, 1867 Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904) Great kabuki silhouette series |
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Ichikawa Sadanji Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904) Great kabuki silhouette series |
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Ginjuro Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904) Great kabuki silhouette series |
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Ichikawa Monnosuke IV Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904) Great kabuki silhouette series |
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Sawamura Tossho II Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904) Great kabuki silhouette series |
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Iwai Shijaku II, 1867 Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904) Great kabuki silhouette series |
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Ichikawa Kuzo III, 1867 Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904) Great kabuki silhouette series |
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Ichikawa Shinsha as Otoki Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Courtesan Writing a Letter, 1857 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Utsusemi, Chapter 2, 1858 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Yugao, Chapter 4, 1858 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Kiyomizu Komachi Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Beauty Strolling, 1849 - 1852 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Beauty Playing the Koto Toyokuni II (1777 - 1835) |
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Komurasaki of the Miuraya Tominobu (active circa 1804 - 1844) |
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Autumn Moon at Ishiyama Temple, 1847 - 1852 Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) |
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Scene from Ikanimo Choryo Yumeno ukihashi, 1861 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Purple of Edo, circa 1850 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Gorgeous Kuniyoshi triptych |
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The Little Cherry, Most Beloved Tree in the Garden, 1847 - 1852 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Young Nobleman's Procession, 1847 - 1852 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Poem by Koroku-jo, 1863 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Scene from Oguri Hangan Kuruma Kaido, 1853 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Fantastic supernatural design with Earth Spider |
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The 47 Ronin, Act 1: Nakamura Shikan II as Kono Moronao and Iwai Hanshiro VI as Lady Kaoyo, 1832 Toyokuni II (1777 - 1835) Great early Chushingura double portrait |
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Hakoomaru Leaving the Buddhist Temple to Avenge His Father Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great Soga Brothers series |
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Soga Juro Sukenari Bidding Farewell to His Bride, Tora Gozen Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great Soga Brothers series |
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Tora Gozen at the Banquet of Wada no Yoshimori Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great Soga Brothers series |
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Hakoomaru Holding a Big Rock Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great Soga Brothers series |
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Hojo Tokimasa Celebrates Hakoomaru's Coming of Age Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great Soga Brothers series |
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Hojo Wada about to Execute Ichimanmaru and Hakoomaru at Yuigahama Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great Soga Brothers series |
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Kameido Tenjin Temple Hiroshige II (1826 - 1869) Lovely aizuri-e design |
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Spring View of Dotonbori Sadanobu I (1809 - 1879) |
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Kyoto: Nobles Playing Kickball, 1863 Yoshimori (1830 - 1884) |
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Scene from Ashiya doman ouchi kagami, 1850 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Couple on a Pontoon Bridge, 1856 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Scene from Hakata Kojoro, 1837 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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