Edo-Punk!: The Dynamic World of Ukiyo-e by Kuniyoshi, Yoshitoshi & Others

Absorb the invigorating energy that erupts from these ukiyo—e artists’ works depicting the space between life and death!

Ukiyo—e are paintings of the “floating world” of the Edo Period, in other words, the daily life of the time that is depicted in an exciting, satirical and at times joyful way. Because they were popular among common people, they are said to have laid the foundation of Japanese pop culture.

This book is about two painters and their students, who are still highly regarded in t...