Japanese art

Love Birds: The Symbolism of the Japanese Grosbeak in East Asian Art
An exploration of the Japanese grosbeak (Eophona personata) as a symbol of harmony, fidelity, and enduring love in East Asian art. This essay reflects on the cultural meaning of paired birds on flowering branches and their connection to wedding gifts, interior spaces, and timeless union. Read more...
Gustav Klimt
The Tree of Life and the Language of Ornament Read more...
Utagawa Hiroshige
Blooming Plum Garden in Kameido: A Symbol of Spring’s Ephemeral Beauty Read more...
Katsushika Hokusai
The Great Wave: A Masterpiece of Japanese Aesthetics Read more...
Édouard Vuillard
Édouard Vuillard: Interiors as Japanese Screens Read more...
Pierre Bonnard
Flat Space and Pattern: Japanese Influence on Modern Painting Read more...
Edgar Degas
Asymmetry and Cropping: Lessons from Ukiyo-e Read more...
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Ukiyo-e Prints and the Birth of Modern Graphic Design Read more...
Vincent van Gogh
Japonisme and the Rise of Post-Impressionism Read more...
Claude Monet
Japonisme and the Birth of Modern Art Read more...