I chose the first picture plane because i found the breakdown interesting, (http://ocw.mit.edu/ans7870/21f/21f.027/yokohama/yb_essay04.html).In general, the recognizable tropes of a wood block print are unique among other art-forms. 

Aside from the prostitute, i found this one important in terms of signifies. Here, we see the courtesan( call girl) is noticeable more submissive in her body language.  By this i mean her hunching/lowering back, and gentle manor of holding her kimono and the patron's arm.  It is also worth noting that the depiction of Americans has changed from the early renditions of Perry. The man looks more human but there is notable different from him and the Japanese people.