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Japanese Art
has been influenced by the invasion of new and alien ideas that get
absorbed, imitated and finally, assimilated. The earliest complex
art came out of the 7th an 8th centuries. This early art was
strongly influenced by Buddhism. In the 9th century Japanese
artists turned away from China's influence to develop more native
forms.
Brush Painting is the preferred art form in Japan. This follows from
the use of brushes for writing which created a familiarity with brush
technique. Besides paintings there are sculpture with theme
largely associated with religion, and ceramics that are considered to
be among the finest in the world.
Japanese painting was introduced to western influence in the 1870's
from Italian artists. At the same time Japanese artists retain
traditional themes and techniques. In the later half of the 19th
century, Japanese art, which is valued for its simplicity and colorful
style, had an impact on other western forms of art
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