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Catalogue of Ukiyoye is a beautifully illustrated guide to the art and aesthetics of ukiyo-e, a popular style of Japanese woodblock print that originated in the Edo period. Kobayashi provides detailed descriptions and analysis of a wide range of prints and paintings, accompanied by full-color reproductions that bring the art to life. This book is an essential reference for collectors, art historians, and anyone interested in the art and culture of Japan. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.