Core Kyoto

Season 4, Episode 7

Episode Title: Woodblock Prints: Beauty in the Hands of a Trinity of Artists

Air Date: 2016-05-05

Overview:

Traditional woodblock prints in the ancient capital have a strong, distinct history. Their origins lie in the woodblock printing of Buddhist scriptures. Compared to the mass production of ukiyo-e prints that were popular with Edo (now Tokyo) residents, woodblock printers in Kyoto were more focused on quality over quantity, creating delicate, soft expressions of art with their honed skills. Discover the subtle, elaborate beauty through the expertise of the three artists involved in process.