“Ukiyoe“、which was popular in Japan during the Edo period, features many works that involve water.Rain, snow, Fog, rivers, oceans, waterfalls – lots of water is depicted in the landscape.

Rain; People running in the sudden rain. The rain depicted with sharp lines that are unique to woodblock print.

 Waves; Hokusai Katsushika’s Waves are world famous.  High and violently swirling waves.

 Mount Fuji can be seen in the distance.

 Snow; Imagine snow falling gently.

 Waterfall; He attempt to depict the infinite variety of water through the waterfall.

Speed of water flow, falling water, stagnant water, splashes.

 Fog; The distant scenery is blurred in the morning mist.

“Japan Blue” a favorite of Japanese, is a beautiful color used to depict the sea and river.

Water is a common motif for all people and connects us to the world.

4-7 The water flows

5 thoughts on “The water flows

  1. Water – the most precious feeding of the people/lands in our world. We have much to learn as the next project gets underway, Micky. Beautiful photo, speaking.

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