Hishikawa Moronobu | |
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![]() Bijin-ga hanging scroll (detail) | |
Born | 1618 |
Died | |
Nationality | Japanese |
Known for | ukiyo-e |
Hishikawa Moronobu (Japanese: 菱川 師宣; 1618 – 25 July 1694)[1] was a Japanese artist known for popularizing the ukiyo-e genre of woodblock prints and paintings in the late 17th century.[2] He consolidated the works of scattered Japanese art styles and forged the early development of ukiyo-e.[3]