12 articles
Asian art: movements and influences
- 1 Japonism (1860-1900): When Ukiyo-e Prints Revolutionized Western Art and Invented Modern DesignBetween 1860 and 1900, Japanese ukiyo-e prints revolutionized Western art. Discover how Monet, Van Gogh and Degas reinvented their art thanks to the bol... 9 min read
- 2 Japonism of the 1860s: When Ukiyo-e Prints Revolutionized Western Art and Transformed Our WallsParis, 1860: Japanese prints used as wrapping paper disrupt Western art. These ukiyo-e images with bold compositions and vibrant colors initiate Japonis... 10 min read
- 3 The Concept of MA (間): When Japanese Emptiness Becomes the Central Element of Wall Art CompositionBetween two Japanese prints in a Kyoto gallery, an empty space. Not an oversight, but an intention. The MA – this Japanese concept of creative emptiness... 10 min read
- 4 Nihonga (日本画): When Japan Meiji Reinvents Its Traditional Painting in the Face of the West (1868-1912)Between 1868 and 1912, Japan Meiji faced a dilemma: how to preserve its traditional painting in the face of the invasion of Western techniques? Nihonga ... 9 min read
- 5 The tokonoma (床の間): the sacred Japanese niche that invented seasonal art rotation (15th century)In traditional Japanese homes, the tokonoma is more than just a decorative niche: it's a sacred alcove where art is renewed with the seasons. Discover t... 8 min read
- 6 Japonism (1860-1890): When Ukiyo-e Prints Revolutionized Western Art and Created a New Vision of Wall DecorBetween 1860 and 1890, Japanese ukiyo-e prints trigger an aesthetic revolution in the West. Japonism transforms wall decor with bold asymmetrical compos... 10 min read
- 7 The Concept of Yūgen (幽玄): When Mysterious Japanese Depth Transforms Wall Art into Visual MeditationYūgen transforms wall art into a contemplative journey. This mysterious Japanese depth favors suggestion over revelation, creating a visual meditation t... 10 min read
- 8 The Concept of 'Ma' (間): How Japanese Negative Space Revolutionized Modern Wall CompositionJapanese Ma (間) is not emptiness to be filled, but an active element of composition. Discover how this negative space revolutionizes the Western overloa... 11 min read
- 9 Japonism (1870-1900): How Ukiyo-e Prints Revolutionized Western DécorBetween 1870 and 1900, simple Japanese wrapping papers shook up Western décor. Ukiyo-e prints brought bold asymmetry, vibrant colors, and a new way to c... 10 min read
- 10 The Superflat Movement (1990s-2000s): When Murakami Dissolves the Hierarchy Between Traditional Japanese Art and Pop Culture on Our WallsThe Superflat movement flattens hierarchies between high art and popular culture to create a radical aesthetic. Discover how this revolution born in Tok... 12 min read
- 11 The Rinpa School (17th century): when gold and Japanese decorative motifs reinvented opulent wall artThe Rinpa school of the 17th century transformed Japanese wall art by creating an opulent aesthetic where gold and stylized decorative motifs reinvented... 9 min read
- 12 The Concept of Iki (粋): The Sophisticated Elegance of the Edo Period That Still Influences Modern Wall DesignBorn in the Edo period of the 18th century, the concept of Iki embodies a sophisticated elegance without ostentation. This Japanese aesthetic philosophy... 8 min read
