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Japanese Art
How Japanese Woodblock Artists Used Muted Colour in Their Work
Muted colour is at the heart of Japanese woodblock printing. This article explores how artists used subtle palettes, bokashi gradients and even the paper itself to create luminous, atmospheric scenes.
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