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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"ukiyo-e"”.
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The Living Works: Methods of Viewing Japanese Tattoos Through the Lens of the Kabuki Theater
… theater through depictions of tattooed actors on ukiyo-e woodblock prints during the Edo period (1615–1868) in Japan. Kabuki actors regularly wore tattoos on their skin to associate themselves with the characters that they played. These tattoos included longstanding motifs of these characters …
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Progenitor or Mere Predecessor: A Study of Ukiyo-e's Place in the Development of Modern Manga Through the Works of Rumiko Takahashi
… today. The most poignant example of this is ukiyo-e, or nineteenth-century Japanese woodblock print art. Speaking of manga as a whole, it is impossible to reconcile the exact role of ukiyo-e as a parent (or if not father, perhaps an uncle of sorts) to today's manga. At present, the state of …
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Practicing Contemporary Documentation: An Analysis of Historic Influences and Personal Inspirations
… scientific illustrations and game paintings to ukiyo-e. Analyzing my own creative influences such as James Audubon, Walton Ford, and Safet Zec, this Thesis explores my artistic background and influences, examining how I have developed as an artist over my tenure at Columbus State University. My …
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Trembling Earth
<p>This thesis details the literary and visual influences in my work, the definition of American Gothic, and its connection it to my work. Literary sources such as Edgar Allan Poe and Fanny Kemble help spark a vision of the landscape. Visual influences include Japanese woodblock prints, scenic …