Japanese woodblock print show opens at University of Arizona Museum of Art

Japanese woodblock prints show at U of AZ Museum of Art opens Nov. 15

Below: Kunichika, Toyohara. Two Kabuki Actors, ca. 1870-1879; Woodblock print; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Murphey.

Kunichika

Literally meaning “pictures of the floating world”, Ukiyo-e refers to the famous Japanese woodblock prints genre that originated in the seventeenth century. Informed by depictions of city life, entertainment, leisure, beautiful women, kabuki actors, and landscapes, Ukiyo-e magnified the sophistication of the newly minted bourgeoisie who had found a playground in Edo (modern day Tokyo). This exhibition was curated by Ashley Rubin, M.A. Art History Graduate.
UAMA hours: Monday – Noon-5pm, Tuesday to Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday Noon- 4pm
 Free for Museum members, students with ID, faculty and staff, military personnel, AAM members, and children. General admission for adults $5.
UAMA is at 1031 N. Olive Rd. (east of Park Ave.) on University of Arizona campus.

More info:  www.artmuseum.arizona.edu

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