The Art of the West: Exploring Cowboy Art and Western Art Prints

The Art of the West: Exploring Cowboy Art and Western Art Prints

Western Art Prints Western Art Prints is a broad definition of a huge scope of art.  It can mean any art produced in western America, or in the global western hemisphere.   My interest in Western art specifically concerns cowboys, Indians, horses, cattle, ranches, and frontier life in general.  North America west of the Mississippi and…

Ukiyo-e Japanese Woodblock Prints

Ukiyo-e Japanese Woodblock Prints

Japanese woodblock printing emerged in Japan during the 17th century and remained popular into the 19th century. The typical Ukiyo-e prints illustrate scenes from daily life. Landscapes, women figures (often, courtesans), and theater actors. Known for their vibrant colors and bold compositions, Ukiyo-e prints are visually stunning and provide a window into Japanese life and…