Japonisme: Japan in Western Art
Japonisme or Japonism is a term used to describe the influence of Japanese artistic and stylistic themes upon Western Art. Japonisme is especially evident in French impressionist and Viennese art nouveau but can be seen in other European and American art styles as well.
INFOGRAPHY about Japonisme and Japonism
Sources recommended by a professor who specializes in the study of the Japanese influence in art and design.
Sources recommended by a professor who specializes in the study of the Japanese influence in art and design.
Japonisme: The Influence of Japanese Prints on Western Art
An informative side-by-side comparison of Ukiyoe art by Hiroshige and Hokusai and works by Western artists such as Van Gogh, Monet, Toulouse-Latrec and Cezanne. Takes a while to load but this is a great visual presentation.
An informative side-by-side comparison of Ukiyoe art by Hiroshige and Hokusai and works by Western artists such as Van Gogh, Monet, Toulouse-Latrec and Cezanne. Takes a while to load but this is a great visual presentation.
Japonisme in Vienna
Explores the influence of Japanese art upon Viennese artists Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser, and Klimt.
Explores the influence of Japanese art upon Viennese artists Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser, and Klimt.
Japonisme
An incredible web course by Jill Miller. Provides one of the most comprehensive examinations on the topic available on the internet. Explores examples of Japonisme by Van Gogh and Toulouse-Latrec. Highly recommended.
An incredible web course by Jill Miller. Provides one of the most comprehensive examinations on the topic available on the internet. Explores examples of Japonisme by Van Gogh and Toulouse-Latrec. Highly recommended.
Japonisme and the Aesthetic Movement
Scroll down to the last chapter for an informative discussion on Japonisme and the European zeal for things Japanese during the latter half of the 19th century.
Scroll down to the last chapter for an informative discussion on Japonisme and the European zeal for things Japanese during the latter half of the 19th century.
Toulouse-Lautrec: Japonisme
A short article on Latrec's style as influenced by Japanese woodblock prints.
A short article on Latrec's style as influenced by Japanese woodblock prints.
Japanese Influence on 19th Century Ceramics
This article explores how Japonisme influenced not only the visual arts but also European ceramics as well.
This article explores how Japonisme influenced not only the visual arts but also European ceramics as well.
Japanese Influences Upon Vincent Van Gogh
Informative text-only article which explores Van Gogh's interest in Japanese art and how he uses it as an inspiration for his own work.
Informative text-only article which explores Van Gogh's interest in Japanese art and how he uses it as an inspiration for his own work.