
FAQ About The Influence of Japanese Woodblock Printing on European Art

How did Japanese aesthetics change European perspectives on color and composition?
Japanese aesthetics changed European perspectives on color and composition by encouraging a broader exploration of flatter perspectives, bold colors, and asymmetrical designs. European artists began incorporating more emotional and expressive color palettes, often using contrast to highlight focal subjects and capture the beauty of everyday scenes. This shift helped move European art towards embracing subjective interpretations over strict realism.