Originally woodblock prints, these were similar to what you would find on your car windshield nowadays in the parking lot - advertisements - flyers. See your favorite actor or visit your favorite 'lady'. When Japan opened to the world, they were found being used to wrap fish at the market or pack things. The Westerners said 'Ah! Art!' and the Japanese said, 'Ah, suckers!'. -- One of the many stories behind the beginnings of the popularity of the Japanese woodblock print. Other 'artists', like Gekko, would do sketches of battle scenes which were turned into triptychs displaying what 'our wonderful troops were doing in .... ', sort of like an early newspaper photo-journalist. Sharaku was famous for doing actor prints.
Not saying 'NO' doesn't mean 'YES'.
The foolishness of one's actions or words is determined by the number of witnesses.
Perhaps if Brains were described as an APP, many people would use them more often.
Respect, like money, is only of 'worth' when it is earned - with all due respect, it can not be ordained, legislated or coerced. Anonymous
