Masterpieces of Japanese Prints: Ukiyo-e from the Victoria and Albert Museum Whole Foods During the 1000 days of

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Masterpieces of Japanese Prints: Ukiyo-e from the Victoria and Albert Museum Whole Foods During the 1000 days ofEver since Japan opened its doors to the West in the latter half of the nineteenth century, Westerners have been fascinated by the exquisite art forms that flourished during the previous two hundred years of self imposed isolation. Among the most intriguing were the bold yet refined paintings and prints known as ukiyo e, which portrayed the popular pursuits of the time with extraordinary power. Such was the appeal of this unique art in the West that