tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post7995367137113587245..comments2023-06-13T08:29:39.914+00:00Comments on MAKING A MARK: The concepts and characteristics of ukiyo-eUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-24095583022536154482008-03-12T12:14:00.000+00:002008-03-12T12:14:00.000+00:00I too love woodblock prints - although I think we ...I too love woodblock prints - although I think we maybe ought to be giving more credit to the wood carvers as well as the original artists for the ones which are really excellent. There's an Ando Hiroshige site which does just that.<BR/><BR/>Laura - I'm looking around for those that do both - Robyn has given me the name of a more modern artist to follow up. It's also a good subject for a later blog post.Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-49447781964251017372008-03-12T12:08:00.000+00:002008-03-12T12:08:00.000+00:00I can't decide whether I prefer the natural world ...I can't decide whether I prefer the natural world ones or the figurative ones!! I love both. There's something intrinsically wonderful about woodblock prints as a medium, whether or not an original drawing by another artist existed as a point of reference---and this is not true, imo, of digitally produced reproductions of artwork, useful though they might be. I would love to see some examples of original drawings in this ukiyo-e genre, with their woodblock progeny alongside! Do you know if there is a source for this?<BR/>And, oh, the 'Praying for Rain' one--I SO identify with it. I've long been a fan of Japanese prints, so I especially appreciate your taking this subject up for study and discussion.Laura Frankstonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528540633399368216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-54155475497515277442008-03-12T05:41:00.000+00:002008-03-12T05:41:00.000+00:00This is fascinating stuff and I'm so impressed at ...This is fascinating stuff and I'm so impressed at the way that you're deconstructing the work, trying to understand the elements. I know that these prints had a tremendous impact on the early modern artists and I've always loved to look at them. One thing that strikes me is your description of how the quality of line is achieved in the original drawing and the fact that craftsman were able to repeat that sensitive line work while carving it out of wood!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-24474350800711380932008-03-11T11:31:00.000+00:002008-03-11T11:31:00.000+00:00Good piece of information here Katherine. I haven...Good piece of information here Katherine. I haven't exposed myself much to Japanese art. This is the incentive to do so.Jeanette Jobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-87505709590134386742008-03-10T19:15:00.000+00:002008-03-10T19:15:00.000+00:00I hadn't seen the mother and child print before - ...I hadn't seen the mother and child print before - it's charming and beautifully composed.<BR/><BR/>as usual :) a really interesting read Katherinevivienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16820836660470146799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-3037670618864780502008-03-10T18:43:00.000+00:002008-03-10T18:43:00.000+00:00I have been waiting for this topic.:). Thanks for ...I have been waiting for this topic.:). Thanks for the comprehensive introduction. If you do not mind I would like to point out to a German printer <A HREF: HTTP://WWW.PIETZCKER.DE/KUNST.PHP?L=DE&ME=110 HREF="" REL="nofollow"> Eva Pietzker</A>. She is working in japanese technique and has created some remarkable work. The fascination with japanese printing seems unbroken and part of the strong contemporary influence in western living/life style and architecture nowadays.Papierfliegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08006399662058810780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-20866269873698003262008-03-10T16:55:00.000+00:002008-03-10T16:55:00.000+00:00I hoped this project might identify some more reso...I hoped this project might identify some more resources - what an interesting blog and project you have.Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-34803415479057476872008-03-10T16:50:00.000+00:002008-03-10T16:50:00.000+00:00Great article. I will likely borrow some of your ...Great article. I will likely borrow some of your info and link back to your article. My blog is focused on one artist from that period, Utagawa Kuniyoshi. I was dragged in by the style and his ability to tell a story through his painting. Great period to study. Thanks!!<BR/><BR/>Matt aka Kuniyoshi Cat<BR/><BR/><B>Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Master of Ukiyo-e >>> <A HREF="http://kuniyoshicat.blogspot.com/2008/02/ukiyo-e-art-of-japanese-printing.html" REL="nofollow">Ukiyo-e Blog post about Utagawa Kuniyoshi</A></B>Kuniyoshi_Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09088453971279701053noreply@blogger.com