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What are characteristics of Japanese art?

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What are characteristics of Japanese art?
There are a variety of different types of Japanese art. One of the oldest and most admired forms of Japanese art is the art of calligraphy, which originated in the sixth or seventh century. Another type of art, ukiyo-e, is the art of the woodblock print, which depicts scenes of female beauties; kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers and more. You’ll find a variety of Japanese artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Abstract Vibrant Oil Painting Japanese American Artist Denver Colorado
By Homare Ikeda
Located in Surfside, FL
traditional Japanese scroll painting. Another reference to his birthplace is Ikeda's use of the four symbolic
Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Princess Akane Prepares to Ford the Sacred Stream", oil painting, Japan
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
painting on panel from The Floating World series, inspired by a visit to Japan. and being intrigued and
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Japanese Modernist Painting of a Seaside Village by Torao Ataka Dated 1930
By Japanese Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Modern oil painting of a harbor town with the water and mountains views in the distance. It is
Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Japanese Expressionist Painting of a Sea View from a Balcony by Yoshio Aoyama
By Japanese Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
An expressionist oil painting of a seaside view from a balcony in carved gilded frame. It is signed
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Acrylic, Paint

Japanese Elegance, Oil Painting
By Jose H. Alvarenga
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Japanese EleganceJose H. AlvarengaOil painting on woodNatural wood edgesVarnished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Woodlands in Japan [ Shinjuku Gyoen] Painting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Hazel Thomson
Located in Yardley, PA
painting also Fir Trees. This is an impressionist painting of a forest in Japan, on a late afternoon where
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

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