The art of which country so greatly influenced French art in the last half of the nineteenth century that a term was coined (the country's name being the root of the term)just to describe this influence?

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The term is "Japonism", which refers to the influence of Japanese art on Western art, particularly in France during the late 19th century. The popularity of Japanese aesthetics such as asymmetry, simplicity, and flat areas of color greatly influenced French Impressionist artists such as Monet and Degas.

The Art of Which Country So Greatly Influenced French Art