Figure paintings of the Edo Period (1615-1868): With an emphasis on Ukiyo-e painting, the Bunzo Nakanishi Collection, October 8-December 6, 1987

This is a catalogue for an exhibition of Japanese figure paintings held at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria from October 8 - December 6, 1987. The exhibition, which highlights pieces from the Mr. Bunzo Nakanishi collection, focuses on 'Ukiyo-e' paintings.

'Ukiyo-e' - pictures of the floating

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world - is a word to most which is synonymous with Japanese woodblock prints. This exhibition focuses on the lesser known genre of 'ukiyo-e' paintings, which were often painted by the same well known artists of the Edo period.

(Abstract paraphrased from foreword)

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