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# Visual & Decorative Arts Blog
## [Graphic Art | Comic Books](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/art-of-fine-gifts/graphic-art-comic-0-0books-)
Posted by [Matteo Middlemiss](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/art-of-fine-gifts/author/matteo-middlemiss)
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After looking at [Manga](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/art-of-fine-gifts/graphic-art-japanese-manga-0) we thought it would be interesting to also delve into the western tradition of comics too. Having spawned some of the most successful and most loved characters in fiction, comic books have earned a place as an important form of creative writing and art.
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## [Graphic Art | Manga](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/art-of-fine-gifts/graphic-art-japanese-manga-0)
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Following on from our blog post looking at [Japanese woodblock prints](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/art-of-fine-gifts/graphic-art-japanese-woodblock-prints), we felt it was important to look at what is arguably the modern progression of graphic art in Japan.
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Topics: [art of fine gifts](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/art-of-fine-gifts/topic/art-of-fine-gifts), [Japanese Woodblock Prints](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/art-of-fine-gifts/topic/japanese-woodblock-prints), [Manga](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/art-of-fine-gifts/topic/manga), [art](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/art-of-fine-gifts/topic/art), [flame tree art](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/art-of-fine-gifts/topic/flame-tree-art), [graphic art](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/art-of-fine-gifts/topic/graphic-art)
## [Graphic Art | Japanese Woodblock Prints](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/art-of-fine-gifts/graphic-art-japanese-woodblock-prints)
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The history of graphic art is criminally under written and often not given the respect it deserves. Taken less seriously by the western artistic canon, graphic art is often relegated to commercial or juvenile art and rarely properly addressed for the powerful storytelling and cultural history it contains. In this new series of blogs we will be looking at the history and development of graphic arts and their influence on wider culture.
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## [Van Gogh Through His Own Words | Vincent in London](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/art-of-fine-gifts/vincent-in-london)
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Today the Tate Britain is opening its long awaited exhibition; Van Gogh in Britain. To celebrate Van Gogh's time in London we wanted to take a look at some of his letters from his time in London. His knowledge of art grew exponentially during his time in Britain and you can see the influence of this period all the way through his art.
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