Autumn Battersea fair puts the focus on Japonism
Japonisme, western art inspired by Japanese art and design, is the theme of the next Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair in London’s Battersea. At the event, which runs from October 2-7, a showcase in the foyer focuses on pieces that reflect the influence of Japanese design on European interiors.
The term japonisme has its origins in the 1850s when Japan opened its ports after more than 200 ye…