From fine arts such as ukiyo-e, architecture, and traditional poetry, to performing arts such as music, song, dance, and theater. This section will also cover the 'art people' of Japan, such as geiko and maiko, and traditional actors.
Posted Sun, 03/07/2010 - 4:39am by Anas Ikimaru
The shamisen is generally thought to be in three main sizes. They are:
• Hosozao (Nagauta Style) Smallest
• Chuzao (Jiuta Style) Medium
• Futozao (Tsugaru Style) Largest
Posted Sun, 03/07/2010 - 4:30am by Anas Ikimaru
The following is not meant to be a comprehensive and complete list of all ukyoi-e artists; rather it is meant to serve as a reference of the most popular artists. The masters that took ukyio-e and woodblock skills to a new level, and those that improved upon tradition techniques are listed here.