Category: Great Art & Artists
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What Does Japonisme Mean?
When we speak about European art, we also need to talk about Japanese art’s influence on European and Western art. Many artists have been influenced by Japanese art. The term Japonisme is about the influence of Japanese art on European culture and arts. Most notably, Japanese woodblock prints influenced the Impression art movement. The Japanese…
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Characteristics of Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints
The Japanese woodblock prints, also known as the Ukiyo-e period of Japanese woodblock print production, are from the 1670s to the 1900s. The name Ukiyo-e means “pictures of the floating world.” Japanese woodblock prints were produced to have a mass appeal to the Japanese audience. There are a lot of characteristics in Japanese woodblock print,…
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Who Was Gustav Klimt Inspired By?
Many people know Gustav Klimt as the artist who produced the famous 1907 painting “The Kiss.” The Kiss is the masterpiece of two figures that melt into each other with a hungry embrace. Many artists have been inspired by this artwork and created variations of it. In his early artistic years, Gustav Klimt was inspired…
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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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Abstract Painting Skills And An Artist’s Drawing Ability
How Can You Tell If An Abstract Painting Is Done By An Artist Who Cannot Draw? When an artist is trained in drawing, composition, and color theory, their formal or informal training is reflected in their artwork. You can tell the artist’s skills by executing the painting using their drawing, composition, and color theory skills.…
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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…