The Floating World: Japanese Ukiyo-e from the Permanent Collection
Ukiyo-e is a Japanese concept of artwork, first developed in the 17th century, which depicts everyday life (literally, “the floating world”) including landscapes, urban life, laborers, and the theater. It involved the productive collaboration by artists, block cutters, printers, publishers, and even poets. In the early 20th century, ukiyo-e saw a renaissance in the shin hanga, or “new prints” made by artists and workshops for the tourist trade.
