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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Orochi: The god Susano-o prepares to kill a powerful dragon inebriated from drinking sake
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Michimori: The ghosts of Taira no Michimori and his wife rejoice that they have attained salvation together
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Momijigari: A noblewoman and her ladies reveal their true demonic forms as Taira no Koremochi prepares to vanquish them with a sword from the God of War
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Kotei: The spirit of Shoki vanquishing the demon
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Manju: Tada no Manju prepares to strike his son, but his faithful retainer restrains him
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Naniwa: The ghost of the scholar Onin and the goddess Konohanasakuya-hime appear by a plum tree to dance
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Hotoke no Hara: Hotoke-Gozen dances in a priest's dream
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Sotoba Komachi: Ono no Komachi reminisces about her days as a beautiful young woman and one of her former suitors
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Obasute: The ghost of an old woman who was left on Obasute-yama long ago appears in her true form
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Tatsuta: The goddess Tatsuta no Myojin appears in her true form, seated on a throne
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Kanehira: Warrior Imai no Shiro Kanehira's ghost appears to a traveling priest
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Shirahige: The god Shirahige appears in his true form along with a goddess and a dragon god to entertain an Imperial envoy
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Danpu: A priest’s prayers summon the god of Kumano, who provides the winds that allow the priest and Umewaka to escape their pursuers
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Minazuki-Barae: A man tells the story how he met the woman that he plans to marry
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Tenko: The ghost of Tenko strikes his celestial drum
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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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