The bold prints and scenes of ukiyo-e, the art form which rose to prominence in 17th and 18th century Japan, have left an indelible mark on Australian art.
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Rome stages a major exhibition devoted to Ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th through 19th centuries, from 20 February-23 June.