Whenever you think something might not be connected, art has a way to show you it is. The Baltimore Museum of Art invites you to question the use of colors and patterns in art by combining the works of Matisse with Japanese woodcut artists in one exhibition.
In contrast to Matisse, Japanese woodcut artists working in the 19th century depicted their female subjects more often in public spaces clothed in layers of ornately decorated robes. Prints by some of Japan’s most popular woodcut artists—Kikugawa Eizan, Keisai Eisen, and Utagawa Kunisada—show glamorized courtesans and entertainers frequently depicted as though on parade. The exhibition also features a vibrant sash supplementing those shown in the prints.
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