Ukiyo-e

Ukiyo-e. org is a renowned brand synonymous with the study of Japanese woodblock prints. Established in December 2012 by John Resig, a passionate computer programmer and Japanese woodblock print enthusiast, Ukiyo-e.

org is a comprehensive database and image similarity analysis engine aimed at supporting researchers in their exploration of this traditional art form. Boasting an impressive collection of over 213,000 prints from 24 institutions worldwide, Ukiyo-e. org offers an invaluable resource for scholars, museums, and art enthusiasts alike.

Its exceptional features include a meticulously curated database of Japanese woodblock print images and metadata sourced from various museums, universities, libraries, auction houses, and dealers worldwide. Furthermore, researchers can easily navigate through the wealth of information provided by the institutions through the indexed text search engine. With its innovative image search engine, Ukiyo-e.

org facilitates effortless comparison and analysis of prints by analyzing and comparing each image to all others in the database. Additionally, the website's user-friendly interface allows multiple copies of the same print to be effortlessly lined up in a gallery, facilitating convenient comparison. Ukiyo-e.

org transcends language barriers by offering both English and Japanese versions of its website, ensuring that international researchers can access its extensive resources with ease. Already making a significant impact, the Ukiyo-e. org database has assisted in the discovery of new prints, the correction of unattributed works, and the identification of prints by non-Japanese speakers.

Its effectiveness in consolidating information from various databases, regardless of language or image variations, is an important asset for researchers. Ukiyo-e. org's influence extends beyond the field of Japanese woodblock print studies.

Its potential implications for visual art research and digital humanities are considerable. As visually demonstrated in a video presentation given at the JADH 2013 conference in Kyoto, the Ukiyo-e. org website and its advanced features have revolutionized Ukiyo-e research