cop: kuniyoshi project - neko no ateji

In this series of prints, cats form the names of fish in kana. Which is a type of Japanese writing system. I am really interested in how the Japanese use type in their traditional prints, and these are especially playful and interesting. I think it would be beneficial to see how it could compare to a more contemporary example, and see how the growth of Japanese art using type has continued to communicate certain messages. Obviously, there is not so much of a serious message within these pieces which you sometimes see with traditional art, but I think it is a nice change to see something that is more playful.

Eel (unagi)

う

な

ぎ

Catfish (namazu)

な

ま

ず

Puffer fish (fugu)

ふ

ぐ

Octopus (tako)

た

こ