Yakusha-e
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Overview and quickfacts
Yakusha-e is a type of Japanese woodblock print that was popular in the late Edo period. The prints typically depict kabuki actors in various roles and scenes. Yakusha-e were produced in large numbers and were affordable for the general public. The prints were often used as advertisements for kabuki plays.
The art style is also known as: Kabuki, Noh, Bunraku
Categories: Impressionism, Modernism
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Detailed Description
Yakusha-e, or Actor’s Prints, are a type of woodblock print popularized in the Edo period of Japan. These prints typically depict kabuki actors in various roles and scenes, and were produced as souvenirs for theater-goers. Many famous artists, such as Utamaro and Sharaku, created Yakusha-e during the height of the genre’s popularity. Yakusha-e are characterized by their bold lines and flat, bright colors. The prints often make use of mise-en-scene, or the arrangement of objects and characters on the stage, to create a sense of depth and movement. This, combined with the expressive faces of the actors, makes for a highly dynamic and visually arresting image. While Yakusha-e were originally created as mass-produced souvenirs, they have since become highly sought-after works of art. Many museums around the world now house collections of these beautiful prints, and they continue to be a source of inspiration for artists today.
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