FAQ About The Impact of Japanese Ukiyo-e Art on Western Art Movements
How did Japanese Ukiyo-e art become known to Western artists?
Ukiyo-e art came to the attention of Western artists primarily in the mid-19th century, following Japan's opening to international trade after the isolationist Edo period. Items such as Ukiyo-e prints traveled to Europe, especially to France, where artists encountered them in shops selling imported Japanese goods.
