#644 AI Reimagines Modern Tokyo

AI's Take on Japanese Woodblock Prints

🎋 Traditional techniques tell modern stories in these AI-generated woodblock prints #TokyoArt

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Today, we're diving into a technique that reimagines contemporary Tokyo through the lens of woodblock, the "pictures of the floating world" that captured the essence of Edo-period Japan.

Woodblock printing, flourishing during Japan's Edo period (1603-1867), was revolutionized by masters like Hiroshige who brought unprecedented artistry to landscape prints. The technique involves carving images into wooden blocks, with separate blocks for each color, creating prints known for their bold compositions and elegant simplicity. Hiroshige's famous series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo" particularly transformed how landscapes were portrayed in Japanese art.

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Here's how to create these neo-Ukiyo-e cityscapes.