Genji-e; ukiyo-e depicting scenes from The Tale of Genji
Historical art term for ukiyo-e prints and paintings that illustrate scenes from The Tale of Genji. Often associated with the Edo period.
Many Edo-period Genji-e are on display at this exhibition.
Ukiyo-e is the broader genre of Japanese woodblock prints and paintings; Genji-e is a specific subcategory within it.
Compound of 源氏 (Genji, referring to The Tale of Genji) and 絵 (picture).