1 Read 英文を読もう。

In the late 19th century, after Japan ended its long isolation, ukiyo-e prints, kimono, fans and other Japanese art poured into Europe. Bold compositions, clear outlines and flat, bright colors amazed the painters of Paris. This Japan boom is called 'Japonisme.'

2 Words — Match them. 英語と日本語を線で結ぼう。

3 Quiz

Which composer used Hokusai's Great Wave on his music cover?

1. Beethoven
2. Mozart
3. Bach
4. Debussy

4 Quiz

Who is the model in Monet's La Japonaise?

1. Monet's wife Camille
2. A Japanese actress
3. The Queen of France
4. Monet himself

5 Quiz

What does 'Japonisme' mean?

1. The name of a Japanese dish
2. A group of Japanese painters
3. The craze for Japanese art in Europe
4. The name of a museum in Paris

★ Choose one painting (A, B or C) and describe it. 1つ選んで英語で説明しよう。

There is … / In the foreground … / I can see … / I like … because …