Ukiyo-e Explained. Part 1 - From Moronobu to Utamaro

This time let's talk about art. And speaking of Japanese art, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? I bet most of us thought of ukiyo-e. These colourful prints represent Japan to the world, but what do we know about them? Not much. What is ukiyo? When did these prints appear? Who made them? Were they always as expensive as now?

Let's follow the history of ukiyo-e and find the answers.

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