Introduction
The Edo or Tokugawa period refers to the years 1603 to 1868, when the Tokugawa family ruled Japan. The 250 year period is named after the city of Edo, now called Tokyo. This was a time when Japan experienced agricultural development, urbanization, increased education and literacy, relative peace, political stability, and economic growth. This was a time where art flourished. It is considered to be one of the most successful time periods in Japan's history.
Books
When Art Became Fashion
Catalogue for an exhibition held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, November 15, 1992-February 7, 1993.
The Japanese Imperial Institution in the Tokugawa Period
Tokugawa period
Beauty and Desire in Edo Period Japan
Beauty & desire in Edo period Japan
EDO, Art in Japan, 1615-1868
Catalog of an exhibition opening at the National Gallery of Art on Oct. 4, 1998.
Videos
Podcasts
- Edo JapanEdo period history of Japan
- Japan's Edo PeriodIn this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb navigates the fascinating, floating world of Japan in the 17th century
- Google Arts and CultureGoogle Arts & Culture is a non-commercial initiative. Google works with cultural institutions and artists around the world to preserve and digitize the world’s art and culture online so it’s accessible to anyone, anywhere.
Articles from Library Databases
Try searching for different combinations of keywords such as EDO PERIOD or TOKUGAWA
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- JstorArticles on the Edo Period
- Grove Art OnlineArt works from the Edo period
- Google Arts and CultureGoogle Arts & Culture is a non-commercial initiative. Google works with cultural institutions and artists around the world to preserve and digitize the world’s art and culture online so it’s accessible to anyone, anywhere.
- Google Arts and CultureGoogle Arts & Culture is a non-commercial initiative. Google works with cultural institutions and artists around the world to preserve and digitize the world’s art and culture online so it’s accessible to anyone, anywhere.