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What Are Water Lilies, Anyway? When you think of the Impressionist master Claude Monet, you probably think of Water Lilies.He painted the pond in his own garden over and over—more than 250 paintings in total. This is a series he carefull...

What exactly are Monet’s Water Lilies? Claude Monet (1840-1926) Claude Monet’s Water Lilies series is one of those images you’ve probably seen on posters or in textbooks. But let’s be honest — have you ever wondered, “Why are there so ma...

Colorful “Shibai-e Byobu” Along the Shrine Approach You may remember the “Ekin Festival” in Akaoka, Kochi—a unique summer event where dramatic folding screens called shibai-e byobu line the streets and glow under candlelight. But did you...

There’s something truly moving about Vincent van Gogh’s paintings, isn’t there? From Sunflowers to The Starry Night, his masterpieces are known all over the world. In Japan, Van Gogh remains one of the most beloved artists—his special ex...

On July 27, 1890, the painter Vincent van Gogh reportedly shot himself in the stomach and died two days later. Today, Van Gogh’s bold colors and expressive brushstrokes are celebrated around the world. But during his lifetime, he sold ve...

Hello and welcome back to Art Ohenro!In the previous article (Part 3), we explored van Gogh’s time in Arles, where his art reached full maturity. It was a period filled with both creative breakthroughs and emotional turmoil — especially ...

Hello and welcome back to Art Ohenro!In the previous chapter, we explored van Gogh’s early years as a painter and the works he created in his home country, the Netherlands. This time, we’ll continue with the next chapter of his journey —...