Now on view at the Asian Art Museum.

In the 19th century, a craze for all things Japanese changed the course of Western art. Looking East explores the movements and artists affected by this phenomenon, including the great impressionist and post-impressionist painters Vincent van Gogh, Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, Paul Gauguin and Claude Monet. Click here to get a sneak peek into the galleries.

SF Gate notes, “…the carefully composed disposition of more than 170 paintings, prints, drawings, photographs and decorative objects keeps opening new perspectives and fresh delights.” Juxtaposing Western masterpieces with rare works by prominent Japanese artists, Looking East reveals the renewed vision and stylistic ingenuity that emerged during this invigorating cross-cultural moment.

This show is on view for a limited time and ends Feb 7.

The Asian Art Museum is conveniently located near Civic Center BART.

www.asianart.org | #LookingEast

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