What type of japanese art work was little regarded in japan but much appreciated in the west during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?

The answer to this question is Anime.

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Hey there! the correct answer to your question is "artists were highly valued members of society."in the neothletic period, art flourished because artists were highly valued members of society. art was very valuable and still is. art grew because of known  artists and their great art works.hope this you.have a great day!