ARTHIST 1AA3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Ukiyo-E, Hokusai, Edo Period
14 Mar 2017
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Across the globe: innovations in printmaking c. 1500-1830. From left to right they are death, the skeletal figure in the foreground, famine, and plague, who carries scales. And conquest who prepares his bow and arrow. Considerable concern that the world would end. Woodcut = produced in china from the 5th century of the common era, not introduced into europe first used for textile then printmaking. Lindenwood = a soft light coloured wood. Guage = take away areas that would appear as blank or negative space in final work. Offers possibility of producing many copies before original is worn out. Graphic arts = describes full range of printmaking techniques relief= ink is applied to areas that are raised. Canon of proportion meaning rule of proportion. High level of detail for trees and animals. Rabbit = blood brought on by sexual activity. Sign that includes inscription : albrecht durer from onnorokom did this 1504 . Wanted to achieve higher level of detail.
