Mountains and Rivers: Scenic Views of Japan Presented by  RISD / RISD Museum Appearing at  RISD Museum Beginning in the early 19th century, landscape evolved into a popular theme in Japanese printmaking. This subject matter, drawn from older painting traditions, was transferred to the medium of woodblock printing, where richer, more innovative thematic content appeared. This exhibition will highlight depictions of famous places (meisho), including selections from the Museum’s complete set of Hiroshige’s Tÿkaidÿ (Eastern Sea Route) prints and Hokusai’s series of the “Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji.” read more >