Showing Posts From

Craft

Aiiro: The Blue That Changed Ukiyo-e

Aiiro: The Blue That Changed Ukiyo-e

The deep blue of Japanese woodblock prints traveled from a German lab accident to Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Van Gogh — the story of the color that changed ukiyo-e.

How Ukiyo-e Prints Were Made: The Woodblock Printing Process

How Ukiyo-e Prints Were Made: The Woodblock Printing Process

How were ukiyo-e woodblock prints actually made? Discover the four craftsmen behind every print, the step-by-step process, and why imperfections can be a good sign.