Japanism: West meets East: Japan’s Influence on Western art and culture.

Art scholars claim that Impressionism and Modernism might not have happened if armed U.S. Navy ships had not sailed into Japan in 1853, and forced trade to open to the West. Artists were ready for a new way of seeing and Japan’s bright colors and odd perspectives freed them from rules and traditions. Soon, Japanese influence extended to architecture, gardening, fashion, and designs by Tiffany, Vuitton, and Hermes. If you look, you will see that Japanism continues today.

Presenter, Linda Quigley:  Retired University Teacher of Art History, Artist & Returning Presenter

1 Session, $15.  Max class size, 40

Wednesday, Oct 28th, 2:00 – 3:30

Location: Refuge Church, (formerly Cedar Park Church) 5300 44 Ave., Ladner