SAE Magazine 13-2

period (Sengoku), society nd commoners. obles were the ones who veryday life in the emaki- they wanted to appear. cquired a more narrative a lot so the stories they life as much as possible. rdered paintings and illus- ey could leave a legacy of through screens and on In the Edo period there was a very important cultural boom in Japan which caused people’s interest in the graphic medium to rise. During this period many picture books that used Hiragana writing appeared, making it easier for people, including children, to access these works. How do you explain the boom of the image in the Edo era? With the dynamism of the printing there was a development in production of images. The demand was massive so many workshops started to get in on the act. Graphic artists knew that if they increased their graphic production they would obtain higher incomes. But if the number of people calling for an illustration increased, so would the topics. This enriched the development of a graphic narrative. ➤ Index Hiragana writing marks a new stage that defined the Japanese identity. It was a style of Chinese writing which made reading and pronunciation easier, allowing a greater number of people to communicate. Photo:SAEInstituteMexico innouchi showing some examples

SAE Magazine 13-2

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