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How Japonisme Shaped Modern Art

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Coined in the late 19th century to describe the Western craze for Japanese art and design, the influence of Japonisme blossomed after Japanese ports reopened to Western trade in 1854 after being closed to the West for over 200 years, and in doing so helped to lay the foundations for Modern Art.

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What is Modernism? A Guide to Art, Literature, and Design

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This pivotal movement influenced art, design, literature, and philosophy, leading to an immense cultural transformation worldwide. But what exactly is Modernism, and why and how has it impacted the world as we know it today? What is Modernism art and which artists embraced the movement? What is Modernism in Art?

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Exploring the Influence of Zen Philosophy on Art and Design

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It’s the Zen influence of asymmetry (fukinsei) that’s perhaps most apparent throughout the history of art and can be seen in paintings from Caravaggio to van Gogh. This approach has had a lasting effect, as modern architects Tadao Ando and Frank Lloyd Wright have both incorporated Zen principles in their designs.

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The Art of Henri Matisse’s Paper Cut-Out Sculptures

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History and Journey of Henri Matisse Matisse, along with Pablo Picasso and Marcel Duchamp, is credited with being one of the three artists who helped define the revolutionary developments in the plastic arts during the earlier decades of the twentieth century. The first recorded use of the paper cut out technique by Henri Matisse was in 1919.

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Constructivism: The Intersection of Art and Industry in the Avant-Garde Movement

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Emerging from the 1917 revolution in the newly formed Soviet Union, Constructivism wasn’t only the most influential modern art movement in 20th century Russia, but its visualization of a new aesthetic language brought with it a sea change in how we view art that redefined the role of art in society.

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Modern Furniture – What is it and who wants it?

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The late 19th-century contemporary art movement influences this type of furniture, blending abstract expression with functionality, a testament to the ingenuity of its creators. The concept of minimalism, characterized by simplicity, clean lines, and a focus on functionality, emerged as a defining style during the modern art movement.

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The Art of Intarsia: Exploring the Intricate Craftsmanship of Wood Inlay

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The masterful art of intarsia has produced some awe-inspiring pieces of Renaissance craftsmanship, but these meticulously crafted ‘paintings’ in wood with a geometrical illusion of depth have not only earned papal recognition but also foreshadowed modern art forms like Cubism. Sold for £200,000 via Sotheby’s (July 2018).