Momoyama Series

Unlike Ukiyoe of Edo Period (1603-1867), portrait painting in Momoyama Period (1573-1603) were more dynamic and liberal than those of Ukiyoe woodblock prints as represented by Hiroshige, Hokusai, etc. mainly because it was the most turbulent times in Japanese history without no strict control by a strong government, thus marking Momoyama Period as Japanese Renaissance. Ishizumi fan chose those dynamic, energetic and active portrait designs and named those as Momoyama Series.