Category: Asian Art & Artists
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Who Is The Vietnamese-American Artist An-My Lê?
I was recently looking at the Milwaukee Public Art Museum; it was interesting to learn they were exhibiting photography from the Vietnamese-American artist known as An-My Le. My curiosity was piqued as I am from Milwaukee, but I live in Hanoi, Vietnam. An-My Le is an American-Vietnamese artist known for her landscape photography that incorporates…
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What Are Some Japanese Woodblock Print Characteristics?
As I was writing this blog, I talked to my mother, and she reminded me that our aunt gave us a woodblock print many years ago. My mother asked me if that woodblock print was a Japanese woodblock print. I told her it was not; it did not have the characteristics of a Japanese woodblock…
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Japanese Woodblock Prints: Artistic Perfection
I have always been a great fan of Japanese woodblock print artists. I find the woodblock print artists t to be excellent in perfecting the woodblock print techniques. The Japanese woodblock prints had many advantages and were beneficial technology for its day. The more the Japanese publishers began to print woodblock art, the easier it…
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Why Is Yoshitomo Nara Important? 11 Reasons Why
One of my favorite Japanese artists is Yoshimoto Nara. I first saw his work in an interior design magazine and have loved it ever since. Yoshitomo Nara is one of Japan’s most essential and famous contemporary artists. Many of his works of art sell for record-breaking figures; this makes him a market-driven artist. His art…
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When Did The Japanese Woodblock Ukiyo-e Style Of Art Flourish?
One of Japan’s most interesting artistic styles is the Ukiyo-e woodblock prints style. Even today, the Japanese woodblock prints are considered beautiful and relevant. The Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock print art style flourished during the Edo Period 1615- 1868. The Shoguns ruled Japan’s social hierarchy. Merchants had money but no political power; they discovered they could…
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Why are Japanese Artists So Good? 8 Reasons Why
Throughout the centuries, Japan has produced some amazing artists. Even today, several Japanese artists are prevalent throughout the world. Japanese artists are good because Japan has a long history of art being at the forefront of Japanese culture. Japanese artists also believe in not just hard work but also consistent practice. The Japanese artist is…
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Why Is The Chinese Artist Ai Wei Wei So Famous? 7 Reasons Why
Perhaps no other contemporary Chinese artist is as popular as Ai Wei Wei. Most people, when they think of contemporary Chinese art, they think of Ai Wei Wei. Ai Wei Wei is an extremely captivating artist who produces some amazing art installations. His art speaks of political activism as he continues to place himself in…
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What Type Of Artist Is The Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama?
Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist who is well-known around the world. She has produced a variety of artworks that have been shown in many major museums around the world. Yayoi Kusama calls herself an obsessional artist or an artist who does stereotypical repetition. Her art does not fit into one single art movement. Kusama…
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Why is Takashi Murakami So Popular? The Japanese Artist Takashi Murakami
Takashi Murakami is one of the most successful and well-known Japanese artists. His art teacher once called him “talentless” and said he had no ability to put any colors together. Today Takashi Murakami is considered an artistic trailblazer blazer. Takashi Murakami’s art successfully blurs the art lines between high and low culture. Takashi has successfully…
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What Is A Japanese Woodblock Print? Meaning, Process, History
I am fascinated by Japanese Woodblock prints. It is amazing how the Japanese woodblock artists execute their art using this woodblock technique. A Japanese woodblock print is, as the name implies, a print that is made by using carved woodblock and applying ink on the woodblocks to print a design on paper. The Japanese…
