Never Though Van Gogh Would be a Weeb | Japonaiserie & Vincent Van Gogh #art #arthistory

Japonaiserie, the European fascination with Japanese art in the late 19th century, had a transformative impact on Vincent van Gogh's work. Introduced to Japanese ukiyo-e prints in Paris, Van Gogh was captivated by their bold, flat colors, asymmetrical compositions, and strong outlines. These elements offered him a fresh perspective, leading him to incorporate brighter colors and simplified forms into his work. His pieces began to reflect the clear lines and vivid palette characteristic of Japanese prints, breaking away from the darker tones and detailed shading typical of Western art at the time.

Beyond technique, Van Gogh was drawn to the Japanese focus on nature and everyday life, themes he expressed through his own depictions of flowers, fields, and rural scenes. He not only replicated Japanese prints, as seen in his painting The Bridge in the Rain after Hiroshige, but also merged these influences with his personal style, creating a fusion of East and West. This adoption of Japonaiserie contributed to his unique artistic voice and helped shape modern art, as his work became more expressive, vibrant, and emotionally resonant.

[Stimkie]

it wasn't just him though. There was a craze over Japanese art because it had just opened its borders during the Meiji Restoration. Japonism became all the rage in the west while Western culture became very popular in Japan.

[bhutitchaovilai]

So beautiful. Separated by borders, distance, and culture. But united in the love for art.

[kathleenmccrory]

I didn't know that. I love his paintings and it's cool to learn what's behind them.

[brettbothwell]

Holy shit. For somebody who's really not that into art, this is kinda mind blowing.

[CarlyTheImbecile]

Going to his house, you can see his admiration for it. There are prints in almost every room, which I found absolutely fascinating.

[ellendehollander]

I get it.
They paint energy and the way waves flow, fractals and all.

[madelaine]

Many Japanese artists have beautiful paintings, rich culture, cuisine, education, music, the world has so much to offer each other.

[GUESSCOMMENT]

He's one of my favorite artists. I absolutely loved his immersive expo in Denver.

[legostopmotionvideos]

He was inspired by Kitagawa Utamaro an ukiyo artist from Japan in edo ....ukiyo is an depiction of ordinary human experiences especially urban ones in around 1753




Edit : mom I'm famous

[JM-tjqm]

You can definitely tell the influence. Yeah

[TheFancyArtist]

Yess omg I went to the Vincent Van Gough immersive experience and they had a whole room dedicated to this artist

[CrazyRabbit]

That’s what Art supposed to do inspire other artist and inspired people. You should never get art just because it’s art you should get art because it inspires you and has a meeting to you. Otherwise, they’ll hate it.

[dogcatfamily]

How exotic and unique this different style must have seemed. He found it beautiful and as inspiration. JOY!

[lucifergabriel]

We found out Van Gogh is weeb before GTA 6

[Theaphilius_Mythology_Channel]

Thanks, nice to know :)

Really appreciating that so many art history shorts are coming as suggestions.:D

[b.christensen]

Many painters were enamored at the time. His paintings were lovely.

[leejullo]

The fact that one artist while painting Yosa Buson, a famous Japanese Poet, made him look like Vincent Van Gogh is funny to me

[Zoeactive]

As someone who doesnt have a drop of Asian of me, I love looking at Asian art. Its so beautiful and calming.

[olof.lindstrom]

One of my favorite painter to ever lived. Wonderful art.

[blueneptune]

Good for him! And it's wonderful that others take inspiration from his highly publicized works of art.