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Before Japan opened up to trade in 1853, there were two distinct philosophies separating East and West. But soon after their encounter, art changed everywhere
The Japanese artist 鈥� featured in a 鈥楧oodle鈥� 鈥� was an influential proponent of incorporating Western theories in Japanese painting practice.
2014
Tokyo Station Gallery is one of the more interesting art venues in the city. Occupying part of the renovated Tokyo Station Building, it combines
Encounters with the modern that both frustrated and inspired Japanese artists
The Japan Times 21 Jan, 2014Japanese oil painting of the 20th century is, in many ways, still to receive its dues. When Japanese audiences turn their attention to modern art
2011
In his popular anecdotal encyclopedia of Japan, "Things Japanese," the 19th-century British Japanologist, Basil Hall
2009
In 1895, Kyoto was badly in need of public relations. Kyoto's population was in decline, and traditional industries such as ceramics and textile
2008
The story of Kuroda Seiki (1866-1924), who left Japan for France at age eighteen to study law but returned almost a decade later an accomplished