3D printing has the capability to combine the newest technology with some of the oldest. Artist Shusuke Osanai recently took inspiration from such a combination, creating a masterpiece based on traditional ukiyo-e art. Ukiyo-e (浮世絵) flourished in Japan between the early 1600s and mid- to late 1800s. As part of the Hokusai Manga Inspired Exhibition at Tokyo Designers Week 2014, Osanai displayed a piece inspired by world renowned ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai. Modeled in Maya and Zbrush, then printed in mostly ABS on a UP Plus 2 3D printer, the sculpture's 45 pieces came together in a 43cm-tall sculpture covered with 200-year-old paper from the Edo period. Check out details about this project, as well as photos of the beautiful finished piece, in the full article: http://3dprint.com/33673/ukiyo-e-3d-printed-art/ ‎


Below is a photo of the sculpture: