ASIAN PAINTINGS IN AMERICAN MUSEUMSA wider world,
A wider world,
closer to home.
Three traditions. Places to look closer. An independent guide to museum collections across the United States.
01Chinese Painting
Read a painting through its brushwork, its inscriptions, and the small details that carry a larger wish.
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02Japanese Painting
From a single ink branch to colorful images of everyday life, follow several different Japanese traditions.
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03Korean Painting
Look closely at Korean painting as a tradition with its own subjects, histories, and visual choices.
Explore the guideA collection is not an exhibition schedule.
These guides link to official museum collection records and learning resources. An artwork may be in storage or on rotation. Check the museum’s current display, access, and gallery notices before visiting. Our store has no museum affiliation or endorsement.
Sources checked October 20, 2026. Museum images: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, public domain.