Edo Period Urban Culture
Students will explore the flourishing urban culture of the Edo period, including the rise of merchant class arts like Ukiyo-e and Kabuki theater.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the peaceful Edo period fostered the growth of a vibrant urban culture.
- Explain the characteristics and significance of Ukiyo-e prints and Kabuki theater.
- Compare the cultural expressions of the merchant class with those of the samurai.
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