There’s a big chance you’ve seen ukiyo-e somewhere before. And no, it’s not the droid character from the Star Wars series. Ukiyo-e is known as one of the most important genres of traditional Japanese art. The name translates to “the pictures of the floating world” and describes the Japanese woodblock prints typical to the 17th-19th centuries.
But tradition doesn’t have to stand still forever, and that’s why modern remakes are always a feast for the eyes. So this time, ukiyo-e is getting a Disney rendition. You heard me right! The illustrator Ono Tako has created beautiful prints featuring Snow White, Cinderella, and The Little Mermaid all inspired by the traditional Japanese technique. Luminous and elegant heroines have won our hearts. Pandas, share your impressions in the comments!
More info: Twitter
Japanese-themed Snow White is here seen taking a bite of the poisonous apple
Image credits: ono800
Image credits: ono800
Cinderella is trying on traditional Japanese geta instead of the usual princess shoe
Image credits: ono800
Image credits: ono800
Artist Ono Tako has also reimagined the Little Mermaid living underwater
Image credits: ono800
Drawing is a side job for the illustrator Ono Tako
Image credits: ono800
Image credits: ono800
Sailor Moon—what a pleasant surprise!
Image credits: ono800
This is what people had to say
from Bored Panda https://ift.tt/2QBWP2Q
