Modern Art | Modern Japanese Prints and Paintings
The 20th century saw the emergence of two modern Japanese print movements: Shin Hanga, or “new prints,” and Sosaku Hanga, or “creative prints.” Both sought an identity somewhere between centuries of rich cultural tradition and modern global character. With growing realism, changing techniques, and a newfound international audience, the Shin Hanga movement portrayed familiar Japanese themes through modern eyes. From sensual beauties and expressive actors, to atmospheric landscapes and sensitive nature studies, the principal genres of ukiyo-e reasserted themselves with renewed vigor. The Sosaku Hanga movement emphasized the participation of the artist in every aspect of production. From carving to printing, modern Japanese printmaking adopted a more spontaneous, expressive attitude through the artistic explorations of this movement. Ranging from figural to abstract, Sosaku Hanga flourished after WWII. Explore Ronin Gallery's selection of modern prints and paintings below.
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Nomori: As a demon appears, a priest prays and holds up the guardian of Kasuga field's magic mirror
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Yorimasa: The warrior Minamoto no Yorimasa's ghost tells the story of his last battle before disappearing
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Matsuyama Kagami: A girl, her mother's ghost, and the god Kushojin prepare to show the mother all of her sins, but the mirror shows her as a saint
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Yugao: The ghost of Lady Yugao, once the lover of Genji, appears to the traveling priest
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Senju: Senju no mae comforts Taira no Shigehira during his captivity at Kamakura
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Kocho: A priest sees the spirit of a butterfly perform a joyful dance
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Seiobo: The Queen Mother of the West presenting the Emperor with a peach from a tree that blooms once every 3000 years
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Izutsu: A traveling priest watches Ki no Aritsune's daughter's ghost dance in her husband's clothing
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Umagae: The ghost of the wife of the famous musician Fuji appears to dance near his treasured drum
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Sumiyoshi Mode: Lady Akashi and two of her maids arrive by boat to Sumiyoshi shrine
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Shotei (aka Hiroaki)
The Foothills of Mt. Ashitaka, Autumn
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