Japonaiserie
/ˌʒæpəˈneɪzəˌriː/noun
A style or work influenced by Japanese art and design, especially in 19th-century European aesthetics.
Did you know?Japonaiserie is a French term coined in the 19th century to describe the wave of Japanese-inspired art in Europe, part of the broader craze called Japonisme.
Etymological Timeline
16th Century
Portuguese
Japão
“Japan”
17th Century
French
Japon
“Japan”
19th Century
French
japonaiserie
“Japanese-style art or decorative influence”
19th Century
French
japonisme
“The fashion for Japanese art and culture”
Modern English
English
japonaiserie
“Japanese-influenced style, especially in art and decoration”