Japanese Woodblock Prints: Artists, Publishers and Masterworks: 1680 - 1900Japanese woodblock prints, or ukiyo e, are the most recognizable Japanese art form. Their massive popularity has spread from Japan to be embraced by a worldwide audience. Covering the period from the beginning of the Japanese woodblock print in the 1680s until the year 1900, Japanese Woodblock Prints provides a detailed survey of all the famous ukiyo e artists, along with over 500 full color prints. Unlike previous examinations of this art form,