These art prints are characterized by their exquisite beauty, vibrant colors, and stylistic simplicity. Today, many of these original ukiyo-e prints fetch hefty sums at auction houses around the world, and many reproductions can still be found online and at traditional art dealerships.
What is a Japanese print?
Japanese prints are a type of Japanese art poster that is a piece of art created from a drawing or painting on silk, paper, or another medium. These prints were mainly used as decoration for the rooms in Japanese homes, temples, and shrines. They can also be used to tell stories through illustrations.
How are Japanese prints made?
Japanese prints are made by hand, one color at a time. This means the colors are dense and the lines are crisp. Unlike other forms of printing, Japanese prints have no margins or white space on the page. Japanese art posters are created in a similar way to Japanese prints, but they're usually made on larger sheets so they can be displayed as is without framing. Japanese art posters are created from screen-printed woodblocks. A traditional Japanese block print is made using mulberry paper and four blocks, one for each color, inks. One color is applied to a large woodblock, then pressure is applied to transfer that ink onto another woodblock, then another until all four blocks have a layer of ink on them.
What is the difference between a poster and a print?
A Japanese art poster is a large scale, usually printed in black and white, advertisement or illustration. These posters are generally created with the intent to sell something. A Japanese art print is an individual work that has been produced as a creative expression, often on a smaller scale. Posters are used for design purposes whereas prints are intended for artwork display. It depends on what you are trying to accomplish with your artwork. Posters are used for design purposes. However, if you want a personal work of art to display at home or in your office, prints might be better suited for your needs. Posters were traditionally used as advertisements in Japan before mass production allowed posters to be sold as independent pieces of artwork. There is a lot more freedom when it comes to Japanese art posters than there is for traditional Japanese art paintings.
Where can I find Japanese prints and posters?
We at Pixers offer a variety of Japanese art posters that are all sure to capture the beauty in you. Our Japanese print and poster store carries everything from traditional woodblock prints, to modern manga prints. Browse our site for new finds or contact us for further information on how we can help you with your Japanese artwork needs.