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Hishikawa Moronobu
The Dawn of Ukiyo-e: Hishikawa Moronobu and the Floating World Hishikawa Moronobu, born in Edo (modern Tokyo) in 1618, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Japanese art. He wasn’t merely an artist; he was a cultural architect, instrumental in shaping the ukiyo-e movement – “pictures of the floating world” – that would come to define much of Japan's artistic legacy. Before Moronobu, painting and printmaking were largely confined
to established themes: landscapes inspired by Chinese masters, portraits of the elite, and religious subjects. He dared to turn his brush towards the everyday lives of ordinary people, a radical shift that resonated deeply with the burgeoning merchant class in Edo’s vibrant urban landscape. Moronobu's early life remains somewhat shrouded in mystery, but it is known he came from a relatively humble background, initially working as a b…