Kawase Hasui: The Master of Japanese Woodblock Prints
Kawase Hasui was one of the most influential Japanese artists of the 20th century. His breathtaking woodblock prints captured the beauty of Japan’s landscapes, cityscapes, and traditional architecture with a sense of serenity and nostalgia. His work played a crucial role in reviving the shin-hanga (“new prints”) movement, which blended traditional ukiyo-e techniques with modern…