Why Did Eighteenth-Century Artists in Kyoto Begin to Use Western

question 65

Multiple Choice

Why did eighteenth-century artists in Kyoto begin to use Western methods of shading and perspective?

• A) Commodore Perry opened Japanese ports allowing for greater access to Western art
• B) to meet the demand of patrons interested in three-dimensional effects enhanced by optical devices
• C) Kyoto's rejection of influences from Chinese art and culture
• D) an influx of foreign artists to the imperial court

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