Before Commodore Perry's expedition in the 1850s, the Western world had no influence on Japanese art.

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While the Western world had limited influence on Japanese art prior to Perry's expedition, there were some European traders and missionaries who had introduced elements of Western art and technology to Japan before Perry's arrival. Additionally, there were also some Japanese artists who had traveled to Europe and were influenced by Western art styles. However, Perry's expedition did mark a significant increase in Western influence on Japanese art and culture.

Before Commodore Perry's Expedition in the 1850s, the Western World