Arts

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.

Shamisen 101


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

A Listing of Ukiyo-e Artists

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.

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