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Leading by Example: How Japanese Artist Taki Katei Stayed True to Tradition

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Leading by Example: How Japanese Artist Taki Katei Stayed True to Tradition
A painting of a peony and a butterfly from an album of flower and bird paintings, by Taki Katei. Ink and color on silk; 10 inches by 12 inches. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Harold B. Bilsky, 1975. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Public Domain
Lorraine Ferrier
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Japanese artist Taki Katei (1830–1901) lived in one of the most fascinating periods of Japanese history: when Japan was just opening up to the West. During that time, many artists integrated Western art elements into their works, but Taki stayed true to the traditions of Japanese art.
He grew up in a time when Japan’s art was rich with traditions. Artists borrowed particularly from the traditions of classical Chinese painting, but they also followed the tradition of studying from life: people, animals, and plants. 
Lorraine Ferrier
Lorraine Ferrier
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Lorraine Ferrier writes about fine arts and craftsmanship for The Epoch Times. She focuses on artists and artisans, primarily in North America and Europe, who imbue their works with beauty and traditional values. She's especially interested in giving a voice to the rare and lesser-known arts and crafts, in the hope that we can preserve our traditional art heritage. She lives and writes in a London suburb, in England.
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