Utagawa Hiroshige (1[zasłonięte]797-18) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition. Literally meaning ''pictures of the floating world'', ukiyo-e refers to the famous Japanese woodblock print genre that originated in the 17th century and is practically synonymous with the Western world's visual characterization of Japan. Though Hiroshige captured a variety of subjects, his greatest talent was in creating landscapes of his native Edo (modern-day Tokyo) and his most famous work was a series known as ''100 Famous Views of Edo'' (1[zasłonięte]856-18). This book provides an introduction to his work and an overview of his career. Every book in TASCHEN's ''Basic Art Series'' features: a detailed chronological summary of the artist's life and work, covering the cultural and historical importance of the artist; approximately 100 color illustrations with explanatory captions; and a concise biography.