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Ukiyo-e: The Floating World of Japanese Prints (Adults)

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In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join Denise Laurin for an intimate look at Japanese woodblock printing.

Images of the “floating world” or Ukiyo-e of the Pleasure District became a highly developed art form in the 17th-19th centuries in Japan. These prints feature scenes of everyday life, famous theater actors, courtesans, nightlife, and landscapes. We will discuss key artists including Utamaro, Harunobu, and Hokusai and the process of woodblock printing. This presentation is offered by Art Historian Denise Laurin who studied with Helen Merritt at Northern Illinois University, an internationally recognized expert on Japanese prints, and toured Japan with her as a student.

Be sure to visit the Cleve Carney Museum of Art at College of DuPage between May 31 and September 21, 2025 to view "Hokusai & Ukiyo-e," exclusive artworks from the Chiossone Collection.

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