Japanisme

From1635 to 1835-ish, Japan was cut off from the rest of the world 
The policy of isolation during more than 200 years
After many treaties Japan open to trade with the West Nations 
Japanese woodcuts had a strong effect on the formulation of Art Nouveau’s formal language
Flat-perspective and strong colors
Like Hokusai’s series, 36 Views of Mount Fuji, 1820s.
The Great Wave off Kanagawa (pic), The print Red Fuji (pic) Travellers Crossing the Oi River (pic)