HAA 182k

Japanese Woodblock Prints
Yukio Lippit
Thursday, 3-5pm
A thorough introduction to the history of the Japanese woodblock print, based upon first-hand study of the Sackler and MFA collections. Technical and stylistic change will be studied within the context of the evolving conditions of the publishing industry, theater world, and urban prostitution during Japan's Edo period (1600-1868). Developments in the modern era and various aspects of the Euro-American reception will also be considered.