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Five Constant Virtues of

 Confucianism

The Story

Five Constant Virtues of Confucianism by Utagawa Hiroshige, 
Utagawa Toyokuni, and Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Japan: early 19^th century, Woodblock print

It is believed that this woodprint is actually meant to be a board game that teaches the player about values of Confucianism. It was created by three artists over a number of years and comprises several stories about five constant virtues of Confucianism.

The virtues are: benevolence or humanity, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and fidelity or sincerity.

Learn about the famous Utagawa School and the relationships between various artists:

http://mchistorical.tripod.com/id65.html

http://www.japan-101.com/art/utagawa_school.htm