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Ukiyo-e

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Ukiyo-e refers to a genre of traditional Japanese woodblock prints that flourished from the 17th to the 19th century. These prints depict various subjects such as landscapes, historical events, kabuki actors, beautiful women (bijin-ga), and scenes from everyday life.

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