Ukiyo-e: Floating World Images (2008)
400 years ago, in Japan, a revolutionary art was born and would influence the greatest Western artists of the late nineteenth century, the Ukiyo-E "floating images of the world." A wonderful trip in a world of beauty and discovery. The concept and objectives of this documentary are, on the one hand, to show, teach and discover Japanese art (Japanese stamps and prints) and, on the other hand, to demonstrate the influence of Japanese stamps on Western modern art, showing in comparison some of the Most famous paintings (impressionism or paintings by Van Gogh).
Director: Manuel Gómez
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: August 26, 2008
Cast
- John Boyle - (voice)
- Jean-Claude Dreyfus - (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Christian Leroy
Editing: Serge Dietrich
Production: Zorn Production International, MGV Productions
Country: Belgium
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
art, impressionism, ukiyo
More Films by Director: Manuel Gómez
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ukiyo-e: Floating World Images about?
- 400 years ago, in Japan, a revolutionary art was born and would influence the greatest Western artists of the late nineteenth century, the Ukiyo-E "floating images of the world." A wonderful trip in a world of beauty and discovery. The concept and objectives of this documentary are, on the one hand, to show, teach and discover Japanese art (Japanese stamps and prints) and, on the other hand, to demonstrate the influence of Japanese stamps on Western modern art, showing in comparison some of the Most famous paintings (impressionism or paintings by Van Gogh).
- Who directed Ukiyo-e: Floating World Images?
- Ukiyo-e: Floating World Images was directed by Manuel Gómez.
- Who stars in Ukiyo-e: Floating World Images?
- Ukiyo-e: Floating World Images stars John Boyle, Jean-Claude Dreyfus.
- How long is Ukiyo-e: Floating World Images?
- Ukiyo-e: Floating World Images has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Ukiyo-e: Floating World Images?
- Ukiyo-e: Floating World Images is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ukiyo-e: Floating World Images produced?
- Ukiyo-e: Floating World Images was produced in Belgium.