Ukiyo-e

So far, I think Art Nouveau has been my favorite thing to learn throughout this class. A lot of the designs that have been done during this time are so beautiful. The illustrations don't feel constrained or formal. It's very aesthetic and natural.







The ukiyo-e works from Japan, in particular, are just astounding! The illustrations of South Wind, Clear Dawn and Evening Squall at Great Bridge near Atake are both beautifully capture the landscapes of Japan. The color albeit is a tad on the dull side, but perhaps this is to give it a bit of realism. After all, one thing I've noticed is that when something is usually brightly colored, it looks a bit more like a cartoon. Well, sometimes, at least.