The Mokuhanga Technique Today: An Exploration of Traditional Japanese Art in the Artistic and Educational Context

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the Mokuhanga technique, a traditional Japanese printmaking method, and its contemporary evolution. This article explores the history of this discipline, its technical uniqueness, and its resurgence in the current context, with particular attention to its development in Spain. The main research questions are: How has Mokuhanga evolved in the Spanish context? And what impact could its integration into higher education have on students' creative development? Through a qualitative approach combining interviews with specialised artists, analysis of representative works, and a review of the current artistic landscape, this study investigates the creative and technical processes that define Mokuhanga 's distinctiveness. Furthermore, the impact of integrating Mokuhanga into higher education is analysed, highlighting its cultural relevance and its contribution to enriching the academic environment. The findings indicate that Mokuhanga revitalises contemporary printmaking as an interdisciplinary medium for artistic experimentation and that its inclusion in educational settings fosters interdisciplinary experimentation and the creative development of future artists, while revitalising print processes.