This page depicts the results of mentioning Japonism art in your prompt. Click here to learn about this project
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Generated Thick Descriptor (via Chat-GPT 4): Japonism art is recognized by elements inspired by Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e), featuring bold colors, dramatic foreshortening, and asymmetrical compositions. Other aesthetic features include abstract color usage and flattened planes. Decorative arts such as ceramics, enamels, metalwork, and lacquerware also influence this style, as well as patterns from landscapes, architecture, and clothing. To produce Japonism-style art, utilize off-centered, diagonal designs with expansive negative space. Micro details are important, so consider patterns found in nature or traditional Japanese motifs. Use a vibrant color palette and consider lacquer-like finishes for a quintessentially Japanese aesthetic.
The table below depicts New York City’s Times Square and Northern Ontario’s Lake Kenogamissi. The left column shows the results of a “thin” prompt, in which the style was requested in name only. The right column shows the results of a “thick” prompt, in which the generated prompt was used.
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| Lake |  |  |
| Times Square |  |  |
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