FAQ About The Impact of Japanese Ukiyo-e Art on Western Art Movements
How were color and line used differently in Ukiyo-e compared to Western art at the time?
In Ukiyo-e, color was applied in flat, bold areas without the shading and depth that characterized much of Western art of the period. Lines in Ukiyo-e were used to define shapes and structures clearly and decisively, offering a fresh perspective on form and design that Western artists found exciting and liberating.
