Chazen Museum of Art presents "Competition and Collaboration: Japanese Prints from Utagawa School" Nov. 3, 2007-Jan. 6, 2008
Enter the "floating world" of 19th-century Japanese urban life, filled with beautiful geisha, fearless samurai, dramatic landscapes, magical creatures, talented actors, and more. More than 120 prints from the renowned Van Vieck Collection will highlight the skill and influence of famed artists like Toyoharu, Hiroshige, Kunisada, and others. Visit Chazen Museum of Art at 800 University Ave., Madison, Wis. 53706; Tel 608.263.2246; www.chazen.wisc.edu (FREE admission; closed on Mondays) View some slides below, courtesy of Chazen Museum of Art.