Western-style

Refers generally to any Japanese variety of the visual arts that uses Western Techniques. The term came into usage during the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912) to distinguish Western-style art from traditional styles of Japanese painting.

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Western-style
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024