The Japanese Nanban paintings are unique because of the combination of Christian icons and Japanese painting styles. Nanban art was popular during the 16th and 17th centuries.
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Typically the characteristics of an antique Japanese painting is that it features heavily images of their culture such as samurai. Alternatively it is usually printed on material available in that area of the world.
Arguably the most famous Japanese painting is The Great Wave Off Kanegawa which is a woodblock print by the Japanese artist Hokusai. There are many Japanese paintings of note but The Great Wave Off Kanegawa is generally accepted to be the most famous.
He was a brilliant painter that has affected many peoples lives and his paintings and influence will be felt forever!!!
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