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Oriental Influence on 17th Century Portugese Ceramics

Orientalism

In art history, literature and cultural studies, Orientalism is the imitation or depiction of aspects in the Eastern world.These depictions are usually done by writers, designers, and artists from the West. In particular, Orientalist painting, depicting more specifically "the Middle East", was one of the many specialisms of 19th century academic art, and the literature of Western countries ...

Western imperialism in Asia

Decline of Portugal's Asian empire since the 17th century. The lucrative trade was vastly expanded when the Portuguese began to export slaves from Africa in 1541; however, over time, the rise of the slave trade left Portugal over extended, and vulnerable to competition from other Western European powers.

History of Asian art

The history of Asian art or Eastern art, includes a vast range of influences from various cultures and religions.Developments in Asian art historically parallel those in Western art, in general a few centuries earlier. Chinese art, Indian art, Korean art, Japanese art, each had significant influence on Western art, and, vice versa. Near Eastern art also had a significant influence on Western art.

Orientalism in early modern France

Orientalism in early modern France refers to the interaction of pre modern France with the Orient, and especially the cultural, scientific, artistic and intellectual impact of these interactions, ranging from the academic field of Oriental studies to Orientalism in fashions in the decorative arts.

V&A · The influence of East Asian lacquer on European

East Asian lacquer continued to influence European art throughout the later 19th and the 20th centuries, with periodic revivals of interest. Since the mid 17th century Japan had tightly controlled trade with the West, but reopened its ports in 1853, after which Japanese products including fans, silks and lacquered boxes poured into Europe.