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Episode 421 - In the Eye of the Beholder

Episode 421 - In the Eye of the Beholder

History of Japan · Isaac Meyer

January 14, 202233m 42s

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Show Notes

Today, we're discussing the evolution of a unique form of modern Japanese art: shin hanga, or new woodblocks, which attempted to combine Western painting techniques with woodblock printing. They're not as well remembered as old ukiyo-e prints, but say something very interesting about the tension between modernity and tradition in 20th century Japan!

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