Did you know that there is a unique artistic expression related to painting in Japan known as Woodblock printing?

WHAT IS WOODBLO

CK PRINTING?

Woodblock printing is a technique for printing text, images or patterns used widely throughout East Asia.

Woodblock printing It originated in China as a method of printing on textiles but eventually became a method for printing on paper.

Woodblock printing This method was adapted in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1867) and became one of their oldest and most highly developed visual arts.

Woodblock printing The most common theme in Japan for printmaking describes scenes from everyday life. It narrates the scene and is often packed with figures and detail.

Woodblock printing

Japanese Ukiyo-e

The best known and most popular style of Japanese art is Ukiyo-e, which is Japanese for "pictures of the floating world”

Japanese Ukiyo-e

and it is related to the style of woodblock print making that shows scenes of harmony and carefree everyday living.

Japanese Ukiyo-e

Ukiyo-e art was produced in a diversity of different media, including painting and became an art domain of the upper classes and royalty

Japanese Ukiyo-e

but later was also produced by the common people.

Activity 3: Print me a card! MAKE YOUR OWN CARD USING WOODBLOCK PRINTING!

Styrofoam tray Paint Paint brush/soft foam brushPen Art paper Scissors

Materials Needed:

Use other improvised recycled materials as your woodblock if Styrofoam trays are not available

Guidelines:

Use Japanese themes and concepts for your design Try to follow the given steps below

Guidelines: