Asian art has seen a great upturn in popularity as collectors and art aficionados have become more familiar with the intricate detailing and inimitable style of pieces in this category. Just as Asian writing and calligraphy is renowned for its delicate beauty, so too are Asian artworks. Here at ARTinaClick.com, we display a range of artworks in this style, as our collection covers works from many notable Asian and Asian-inspired artists.

Utagawa (Ando) Hiroshige created his works in Japan in the nineteenth century as part of the the Ukiyo-e movement. Like Chagall, he specialazed in "common" scenes infused with incredible style. His "A Sudden Shower" depicts people crossing a bridge in a rainstorm while a figure rowing a boat meanders through the storm in the background. The piece is notable for its framing and inherent sense of motion. The dark lines of the rain give the piece a living, active quality.

More modern Asian artists choose their subjects quite differently. Gaetano, for example, builds his pieces around words. "Ajia" features two chopsticks holding a piece of sushi protruding from a glass of water. The image is surrounded by an incredibly prominent and detailed border design.

Many artists working in this style have unexpected names. Artists like Lisa Danielle, John Douglas and Michael Lablais are all influenced by Asian art and subjects. Danielle creates clean images of Asian fans ("Flower Cart Fan" and "Flying Crane Fan"). Douglas, a famed travel artist, creates a moody and very "authentic-seeming" piece in "Eastern Gathering." Lablais creates wonderful still lifes of Asian artifacts, as in "Tea Ceremony in Blue and White" I and II.

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