The Industrial Revolution was a period of rapid industrialization that was characterized by the development of new technologies and the growth of factories and mass production. This had a number of consequences for the creative arts.
The most significant effect of the Industrial Revolution on the creative arts was the rise of mass production, leading to a decline in the demand for handmade, artisanal products and a shift towards cheaper, machine-made goods.
The Industrial Revolution had a complex and varied impact on the creative arts. While it created new opportunities for artists and led to the development of new art forms, it also had a disruptive effect on traditional art practices and led to the decline of many artisanal crafts.
Japan beginning trade with Europe ushered in a new a wave, inspired by Japanese artwork. Japonism introduced new possibilities with composition, line, colour and perspective, leading to a more illustrative style to many works being produced.
Japonism had a significant impact, particularly in the fields of painting, printmaking, and design. Many Western artists, including Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, and Vincent van Gogh, were inspired by Japanese art and incorporated elements of Japanese aesthetics into their own work.
