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How did Japanese prints influence Vuillard's work?

  • Use of shadows

  • Bright neon colors

  • Flattened planes of color

  • Abstract figures

Answer

The influence of Japanese prints on Vuillard's work can be seen in his use of flattened planes of color. This technique, borrowed from Japanese woodblock prints, allowed Vuillard to create a sense of depth and spatial recession without relying on traditional perspective.
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