ARH 151 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Japanese Aesthetics, Flattening
Document Summary
Japanese aesthetics (19th century) radically transformed practices and techniques of western artists. 1850s: western powers compelled japan to open to international trade after 200+ yrs of isolation. Japan delegates then headed west to ship their international image: they also wanted to ship porcelains, bronzes, and other works of art for display at. Western artists took inspiration from japanese art. Imports sparked popular fashion for things japanese (aka japanese ma: the most direct impact was in decorative arts. Japanese designs were often copied or recombined: became a sort of japanese motif. Japanese-style designs of butterflies, flowers, clothing and art were all incorporated in western works. Painting formats changed in response to japanese models. Japanese prints rely on solid areas of color and pattern, instead of shading and realistic modeling: flattening effect. Rhythmic arrangements of feathers, petals, etc. had an impact on print design in europe and.
