Some important dates in Far Eastern history since 1500. -- Japan: the first phase, c.1550-1850. -- China and European art, 1600-1800. -- Europe and Chinese art, 1600-1800. -- Japan: from the Meiji restoration of 1869 to the present day. -- The revolution in Chinese art. -- Europe and America: from 1850 to the present day. -- Some reflections on the East-West dialogue.