ukiyo-e

Ukiyo-e is a form of Japanese art from the 17th to 19th centuries that produced woodblock prints and paintings depicting subjects like beautiful women, kabuki actors, wrestlers, historical scenes, landscapes, and nature. The art form is significant as a major genre that captured diverse aspects of Japanese culture and society during this period, with its name meaning "pictures of the floating world."

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