Striking Chords
Music in *Ukiyo-E* Prints
February 5 - July 31, 2022
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The music that permeated Japanese society during the Edo period (1615-1868) is vividly captured in these 14 ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Ukiyo-e, which means “pictures of the floating world,” depicted the leisurely pursuits of townspeople during this period. These selections, curated by students in the RISD class Ukiyo-e Prints (THAD-H791-01, Fall 2021), feature music within the contexts of celebrations, entertainment, literature, and travel.