Ancient City Nara 1957

"Ancient City Nara" is a woodblock print by Kiyoshi Saito, created in 1957. The artwork depicts a simplified, almost abstract view of a Japanese cityscape, likely the ancient capital of Nara. Saito's signature style uses bold black outlines and flat areas of color, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The print highlights the interplay of light and shadow, with a lone cat silhouetted in the foreground, adding a touch of whimsy to the scene. Saito's use of woodblock printing technique, a traditional Japanese art form, adds a layer of cultural significance to this evocative depiction of an ancient city.