Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE (2018 - 2022)
Documentary
Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo. More than a million people enjoyed life in this small but abundant city. They live on in ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Each episode is a deep dive into a single print, and an exploration of the soul of Old Tokyo. We examine works by artists like Hokusai and Hiroshige not just for their aesthetic and historical value, but for the stories they tell of everyday life. That is how the people of Edo themselves enjoyed this mass-produced medium.
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- 2018-03-29
- Seasons
- 4 seasons
Video Providers
Season 1Episode 25 min
Reproduction of Nihonbashi: Morning Scene by Utagawa Hiroshige
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life.
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