Enigma Of A Geisha - Abstract Realism
by Georgiana Romanovna
Title
Enigma Of A Geisha - Abstract Realism
Artist
Georgiana Romanovna
Medium
Mixed Media - Mixed
Description
There are many misconceptions over what a geisha truly is because of the tumultuous past of artisans, prostitutes, and pleasure quarters in Japan. The world of the geisha, the "flower and willow" world, are very separate societies that are shrouded in mystery. The myths that have been created by outsiders about the environment and the lifestyle of the geisha world have, for the most part, been able to grow unchecked. And because it is a very private, elite world, most people would be uncomfortable speaking about it
Prostitution was legal in Japan until 1958, which is another reason that people may be misinformed about geisha's not offering sex to customers. The two became especially confused after many of the professional prostitutes who catered to the occupying soldiers after World War II styled themselves as "geisha"; at a time when few true geisha were able to work, the counterfeit geisha usurped the meaning of the word in the eyes of many foreigners.
Textural effects on this work are intentional and in no way affect the outcome of a print.
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March 4th, 2012
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