What was japonisme and how did it influence Western art? Give an example
What will be an ideal response?
Essay responses should include these points:
Japan was opened by the West in 1853, and trade immediately flourished.
The Paris International Exposition of 1867 hosted the first exhibition of Japanese prints in Europe, and soon Japanese lacquers, fans, bronzes, scrolls, and prints appeared for sale.
Mary Cassatt and Vincent van Gogh were just two of the artists who used the style of Japanese prints to create works of their own.
Western artists emulated compositions, designs, colors, perspective, and so on.
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