Japanese woodblock prints, particularly those known as ukiyo-e, played a crucial role not only in the visual culture of Japan but also in shaping the artistic transformations of nineteenth-century Europe. Emerging from religious and popular traditions, these prints developed into a sophisticated art form that profoundly influenced Western painters seeking new modes of representation. Through their distinctive perspectives, flattened compositions, and symbolic engagement with nature and everyday life, ukiyo-e prints became one of the most important sources of inspiration for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists.