Utagawa Hiroshige
1797–1858 · Japanese · 3 artworks
Ukiyo-eAtmospheric perspectiveDiagonal compositionUse of negative spaceEmphasis on seasonal changeSubtle color gradations
artist bio
Utagawa Hiroshige was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, considered the last great master of that tradition. He is best known for his landscape prints, particularly series depicting scenes of Edo (modern Tokyo) and the Tōkaidō road.
what you'll learn
Studying Hiroshige's work allows students to understand the principles of ukiyo-e printmaking, including composition, color layering, and the depiction of atmospheric perspective. Students will also learn about Japanese culture and landscape aesthetics.
related: Katsushika Hokusai, Kitagawa Utamaro
