Even with artists and paintings, Japan did not disappoint and produced some masterpieces that are loved by people all around the world. Here we mention the 5 most famous paintings by Japanese ...

The world of art is breathtaking to say the least. From the almost real depictions of humans to the beautiful sceneries that adorn our wallpapers and screensavers, paintings almost bring things alive.

Yuka Sakuma is a painter and illustrator based in Nagoya, Japan. Inspired by the nihonga school, her work has been exhibited at home and abroad. We caught up with her to discuss the origins of her art ...

Through stylised landscapes, scenes of everyday life and fantastical visions, Hokusai laid the foundations for a modern graphic touch still found in contemporary art far beyond the Nipponese shores.

Takashi Murakami, one of Japan’s most successful post-war artists, has used AI to recreate Iwasa Matabei’s famous 17th-century epic gold leaf painting ‘Rakuchu Rakugai Zu Byobu’ — with ...

French painter Henri Matisse first came into contact with ukiyo-e woodcut prints in the early 20 th century, when various world fairs brought Japanese art to Europe. Struggling to get his own ...

— One of the world’s most famous paintings is now on display at the Nelson-Atkins Museum. Called “Under the Wave off Kanagawa,” this painting has inspired countless artists over the past ...

Ruskin but echoes the sentiment of all Japanese artists when he maintains that, in painting, the claim to immortality depends on the perfection and instantaneous precision of the single line.

These Japanese prints may be famous, but look closer – they’ve been censored Hiroshige’s landscapes radiate peace and charm, yet his views of his homeland weren’t entirely his own ...

A new exhibition spotlights a trio who pushed the boundaries of American art and illustrated the experiences of World War II incarceration David A. Taylor Floating Clouds, Hisako Hibi, oil on ...