In the late 19th century, it evolved from classical painting dating back to the 1400s, to Barbizon School and Impressionism, with some traditional artists continuing.
Kanō
In 1876, a relatively unknown Italian landscape painter started the transformation of Japanese painting from its 400 year old tradition.
From about 1550-1680, European painting influenced that in Japan. During 200 years of later isolation, Westernisation continued more slowly.
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