Neo-Romantic Currents in Modern Japan
In the modern Japanese context, Neo-Romanticism has not been traditionally associated. It is possible that the term was used by scholars outside Japan to describe aspects of Japanese literature and art.
- Japanese Romanticism
- Utagawa Umeo
- Nishiyama Shuntaro
- Niijima Ryqin
- Utagawa Kiyoshi
In the 2011 edition of Umeo (, Umeo), the art book by Masayuki Esaka which features works from the collection of The Muto Museum of Art, the artist is described as being influenced by Japanese Romanticism. The book also mentions that the works were created after Utagawa’s death in 1867.
Utagawa Umeo (1869-1934) was a Japanese painter of ukiyo-e. He was known for his depictions of landscapes, particularly those from the Edo period (1603–1868).
- Nishiyama Shuntaro
- Niijima Ryqin
- Utagawa Kiyoshi
Utagawa Kiyoshi (, 1863–1934) was a Japanese painter of ukiyo-e. He is considered one of the greatest artists to have worked in this style.
Utagawa Kiyoshi
Utagawa Kiyoshi
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Utagawa Kiyoshi (, 1863–1934) was a Japanese painter of ukiyo-e. He is considered one of the greatest artists to have worked in this style.
Although Utagawa is most famous for his ukiyo-e woodblock prints, some of his works are also available online at Google Arts & Culture.
- Japanese Romanticism
- Nishiyama Shuntaro
- Niijima Ryqin
Nishiyama Shuntaro (, 1893–1982) was a Japanese painter. He was born in Dairen, China and studied in Tokyo.
Utagawa Umeo
Utagawa Umeo
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Utagawa Umeo (, 1869-1934) was a Japanese painter of ukiyo-e. He was known for his depictions of landscapes, particularly those from the Edo period (1603–1868).
The artist is mentioned in an article from The Muto Museum of Art on Google which describes his work as Neo-Romantic. More information can be found online at Web Archive.
Niijima Ryqin
Niijima Ryqin
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Niijima Ryqin (, 1863–1927) was a Japanese painter of ukiyo-e. He is most famous for his depictions of scenes from everyday life in the Edo period.
Although Niijima’s work may be considered Neo-Romantic by some scholars online, it does not seem to have been associated with the term by contemporary artists or critics.
Nishiyama Shuntaro
Nishiyama Shuntaro
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Nishiyama Shuntaro (, 1893–1982) was a Japanese painter. He was born in Dairen, China and studied in Tokyo.
Although Nishiyama’s work may be considered Neo-Romantic by some scholars online, it does not seem to have been associated with the term by contemporary artists or critics.