Asked by Erris Mason on Jun 14, 2024

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Which two Japanese printmakers were acclaimed for landscapes?

A) Hamada Shoji and Kano Hogai
B) Kitagawa Utamaro and Katsushika Hokusai
C) Suzuki Harunobu and Ando Hiroshige
D) Ando Hiroshige and Katsushika Hokusai

Printmakers

Artists specialized in creating artworks through the process of printmaking, including techniques like etching, engraving, lithography, and screen printing.

Ando Hiroshige

A prominent Japanese ukiyo-e artist of the Edo period known for his landscapes, especially the series "The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido."

Katsushika Hokusai

A renowned Japanese artist and printmaker of the Edo period, best known for his woodblock print series "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji."

  • Identify the key figures and their contributions in the realm of Japanese art history.
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Zybrea KnightJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Ando Hiroshige and Katsushika Hokusai are renowned for their landscape artworks, significantly influencing the Ukiyo-e genre with their iconic prints like "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai and "The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido" by Hiroshige.