Question

what is the ukiyo art form

Answer 1

The ukiyo genre of art flourished in Japan from the 17th through 19th centuries. Its artists produced woodblock prints and paintings of such subjects as female beauties; kabuki actors and sumo wrestlers; scenes from history and folk tales; travel scenes and landscapes; flora and fauna; and erotica. The term ukiyo-e IPA: translates as "pictures of the floating world".

Answer 2

The ukiyo-e[a] genre of art flourished in Japan from the 17th through 19th centuries. Its artists producedwoodblock prints and paintings of such subjects as female beauties; kabuki actors and sumo wrestlers; scenes from history and folk tales; travel scenes and landscapes; flora and fauna; and erotica. The term ukiyo-e (浮世絵IPA: [u.ki.jo.e]) translates as "pictures of the floating world".