Shapes and Sizes. The Many Forms of Japanese Prints

To begin with, there are many types of Japanse printed matter. In addition to the well-known prints of Japanese landscapes actors and geishas, there are also multi-sheet compositons, fans, pillar prints, luxury square-shaped prints (surimono) and board games. Despite the limited size of the paper and woodblocks, publishers and printmakers managed to create an endless variety of printed matter. Get to know the history of Japanese printmaking and the art of handmade paper in this exhibition. Come face to face with works by such famous artists as Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1848) and Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865).