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What are characteristics of Japanese art?
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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.
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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
MASATOYO KISHI 1966 LARGE Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Japanese/American
By Masatoyo Kishi
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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Masatoyo Kishi (Japanese/American, 1924-2017)
"Opus No. 66-H-3" 1966
Oil
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese cherry. Original oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
“Japanese cherry“ is a painting that pays homage to the natural beauty and timeless elegance of
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Japanese Peasant Worker Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5109 Japanese peasant worker
Set in custom wood frame
Signed lower right
Image size 23.5x19.5
Category
1940s Portrait 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
Falling Leaves. Old Kyoto, Japan., Oil Painting
By Stanislav Sidorov
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kyoto, Japan.Stanislav SidorovOil painting on stretched canvasFinished black edges
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil