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    The document provides observations about 6 woodblock prints from different periods in 19th century Japan. It notes that the earliest print of Tokyo from 1854 looks empty. Two prints from the 1860s depict American sailors and their families in Western clothing. Later prints from the 1880s and 1890s show Japanese women adopting Western fashions and a naval battle depicting Japan's growing military power. The prints illustrate Japan's cultural transformation and increasing Westernization during the Meiji Restoration period.

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    Observations on Woodblock Prints from Meiji Era Japan

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    Notes on Woodblock Prints

    Carefully look at each image in the slideshow and record your observations and specific
    details or important points in the space provided. (Bullet-pointing would be better.)
    Consider who, what, where, why, and the significance behind each print. You may write
    down things that you found interesting as you are observing the images.

    Prints of Tokyo:
    Image 1: “Nihonbashi, 1854”

    It seems that the picture looks a bit empty.

    The picture is colorful

    Prints of foreigners in Japan:

    Image 2: “American Captain, Daughter, and Dog, 1861”


    The picture depicts an American sailor with his daughter
    In the picture they wear a much western style of clothing.

    Image 3: “Foreign Girls and Boys at Play, 1860”

    It shows a group of little kids playing by the coast.


    This might show that their parents might be sailors because of the amount of ships in the
    background.

    Prints representing a modernized Japan:

    Image 4: “Comparison of Beautiful Women in Western Coiffures, 1887”


    In this picture it shows a pair of women that are inspired by western clothing
    Image 5: “Planning an Overseas Trip, 1890”
    This print shows a picture of a women planning a trip most likely to places like Europe.

    Image 6: “Our Naval Fleet Sinks a Chinese Ship in the Yellow Sea, 1894”
    This picture depicts a sinking Chinese ship, this print was probably used to show how
    powerful their naval fleet was.

    Short Paragraph Question


    1. What were some social and cultural transformations found in Japan during
    Meiji Restoration? Write your response using the images provided. (PEAL
    format)
    The culture in Japan became westernized. This can be seen through how
    Japan used to wear kimonos and other traditional clothing’s in the pictures.
    But after Americans came to Japan, they started wearing a much more
    European style of clothing. Therefore, I believe that Japan have become much
    more modern and not follow their normal culture anymore.

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