Thesis：During the Meiji period (1868–1912) in Japan,   Yokoyama Taikan and
Kuroda Seiki emerged as emblematic figures in    the dialogue between traditional
Japanese and Western art   forms, symbolizing the complex interplay of cultural 
preservation and innovation. This study argues that Taikan’s
dedication to refining and promoting Nihonga, contrasted 
with Kuroda’s
pioneering integration of Western painting 
techniques, exemplifies the broader
thematic of cultural 
identity negotiation in Japan, revealing how art became a 
crucial site for reimagining and asserting   modern Japanese identity.
1. Historical Context of the Meiji
Period in Japan
2. Artistic Philosophies of
Yokoyama Taikan and
Kuroda Seiki
3. Compare and Contrast Nihonga and
Yōga
through the art Works of
Yokoyama
Taikan and Kuroda
Seiki
4. Assess the Impact of 
Yokoyama Taikan
and 
Kuroda Seiki
on Japanese Artistic Identity
5. Understand the Role of Art in
Cultural Exchange and Identity Formation
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