japonaiserie

[jap-uh-nez-uh-ree, -nez-uh-ree; French zha-paw-nezuh-ree]

noun

stylistic characteristics, as in art, decor, or film, influenced by or reflective of Japanese culture and tradition.
something, as an art object, displaying these characteristics.

Origin of japonaiserie

1895–1900; < French, equivalent to japonais Japanese (Japon Japan + -ais < Latin -ēnsis -ensis; cf. -ese) + -erie -ery

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Historical Examples of japonaiserie

Once the war-cry of the Goncourts was, Japonaiserie for ever.
The Letters of a Post-Impressionist
Vincent Van Gogh
Now the docks are a splendid piece of Japonaiserie, both odd, peculiar, and terrific.
The Letters of a Post-Impressionist
Vincent Van Gogh