Pictures from Google Image Search

Kiyonaga

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | 2008 | The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. Copyright 2008 Columbia University Press. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

Kiyonaga , 1752-1815, Japanese painter and designer of woodcuts of the Torii school. After working as a bookseller in Tokyo, he took lessons from the Torii master Kiyomitsu but created a more individual linear style. He is best known for his cuts of beautiful women and of warriors. He published (1771-1811) over 100 illustrated books. His unmannered, vivid style had wide appeal and won him many followers.

Bibliography: See study by S. Takahashi (1956).

Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

  • MLA
  • Chicago
  • APA

"Kiyonaga." The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 16 Nov. 2009 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

"Kiyonaga." The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (November 16, 2009). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Kiyonaga.html

"Kiyonaga." The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2008. Retrieved November 16, 2009 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Kiyonaga.html

Learn more about citation styles

Related entries from encyclopedias, dictionaries, and thesauruses

Robert Banks Jenkinson Liverpool, 2d earl of
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Robert Banks Jenkinson Liverpool, 2d earl of 1770-1828, English statesman...restrictions were removed. In matters where Liverpool had had of necessity to remain politically...and Liberal Toryism, 1820-1827 (2d ed. 1967); N. Gash, Lord Liverpool...
Robert Banks Jenkinson
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Robert Banks Jenkinson see Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, 2d earl of .

For students and teachers!

Encyclopedia.com provides students and teachers facts, information, and biographies from verified, citable sources, including:

Encyclopedia.com provides students and teachers facts, information, and biographies from verified, citable sources, including: