Prints
- Serene
- Mar 29
- 1 min read
Spring Inspired by Japanese Prints
We have been celebrating the arrival of Spring blossoms inspired by Japanese prints. They have played a significant role in the history of art and had a particular influence on Van Gogh, Monet, Dega, Mary Cassatt, Toulouse Lautrec as well as many others.
Cherry blossoms, or "Sakura," have a rich history in Japanese art. Symbolizing the fleeting nature of life, beauty, and the transient beauty of Spring, they often appear in paintings, woodblock prints, and poetry. Artists like Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige created iconic woodblock prints featuring cherry blossoms, often depicting scenes of landscapes with cherry trees. One of the prints the class was inspired by was Hokusai's view of Mt. Fuji with cherry blossoms.
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