15 May 2026 10:00
Since the second half of the nineteenth century, Japanese art has been gaining a foothold in Europe. European artists are becoming increasingly interested in traditional Japanese art. When Japan exhibited its art at the Worldās Fair in London in 1862 and in Paris in 1867, it caused a real sensation. Kimonos, fans, parasols, lacquerware and folding screens proved hugely popular with the European public. The Art Nouveau movement drew much inspiration from Japanese art.
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