Japanese Art
5 articles
Drawing
Greece and Japan: A Surprising Artistic Kinship
In this 1890 essay, archaeologist E. Pottier presents a compelling, if paradoxical, comparison between the art of Ancien…
Etching
Kitagawa Utamaro: The Quintessential Master of Ukiyo-e
Kitagawa Utamaro remains one of the most popular Japanese printmakers in France, celebrated for his elegant and refined …
Etching
Hokusai: The Master of Japanese Illustrated Books and Prints
This study delves into the history of Japanese art, tracing its origins from Chinese models to the development of a dist…
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Arthur Jacquin and the Renaissance of Wood Engraving
At a time when photomechanical processes had rendered wood engraving nearly obsolete, a few artists remained faithful to…
Painting
Hokusai: The Life and Work of the Master of Japanese Prints
The fifth exhibition of Japanese prints at the Pavillon de Marsan showcased the complete works of Katsushika Hokusai, a …