Glossary
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Ukiyo-e
The classic Japanese form of woodblock printing, historically used for making large quantities of popular images. In this type of relief printing, many individual blocks of wood are carved and then fitted together to form the printing surface. The use of water-based inks results in delicate, translucent colors similar to the effects of watercolor painting. The printing paper is placed on top of the inked blocks, and an impression is made by hand rubbing with a baren, rather than using a press.
Unity
The total visual effect of
a composition achieved by the careful blending of the elements of art and the
principles of design.
