ukiyo-e; Edo-period woodblock print
Refers to a genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th to 19th centuries, depicting scenes of everyday life, landscapes, and kabuki actors. Often used as a historical art term.
Ukiyo-e gained popularity among common people during the Edo period.
この美術館には北斎の浮世絵が展示されている。
This museum displays ukiyo-e prints by Hokusai.
Katsushika Hokusai produced many ukiyo-e prints.
He collects ukiyo-e prints from the Edo period.
An exhibition of ukiyo-e is being held at the museum.