1. T Ta ion ofJ pa At
he r dit a nese r
J pa Screens a Scrols
a nese nd l
Seated Buddha,
Tang dynasty
Credits
Bamboo and Rocks,
Yuan dynasty
Credits
“If we study Japanese Art, we see a man who is
undoubtedly wise, philosophic and intelligent,
who spends his time doing what? In studying
the distance between the earth and moon? No.
In studying Bismarck’s policy? No. He studies a
single blade of grass."
Self-portrait Van Gogh Credits

2. geogr phy
a
Japan- a nation of islands that
were able to avoid invasion and
develop a homogeneous culture.
The terrain of Japan affected the
kinds of landscapes that were
produced.
Nearby countries, such as China,
affected Japan.
Map of Japan Credits

3. R e lig io n
How did religion affect
Japanese Art?
*Mood or feeling
*Subject Matter-
illustrating the teachings
of their beliefs
Would you like to hear of example of a tale that would
have been told to to help pass on Buddha’s teachings?
Click here.

4. R e lig io n
What religions can you think of that might
have been prevalent in Asia?
Hinduism Buddhism
Jainism
Taoism
S ikh is m
Shinto
Confucianism

5. B u d d h is
m
This sculpture depicts
Buddha- “Enlightened One”
which means perfect human.
Buddhism- founded in India by
Sidhartha Gautuma.
Zen Buddhism- from China-
the art of meditation.
Seated Buddha, Tang Dynasty
Credits
Would you like to hear a story about a young man
trying to attain Enlightenment? Click

6. First Art objects:
 Tomb sculpture of animals surrounding
the ancient graves.
 Examples:
Sculptures of pet dogs around the
grave of the master.
Influences: Korean and Chinese culture
and arts.

7. Tomb Structure

9. Art Styles:
 Ikebana
 Origami
 Landscape art
 Print - making
 Food preparation
 Tea ceremony
 Kimono

10. Ikebana
 Art of flower arrangement
 Introduced in 16th century by Chinese
Buddhist missionaries
 “Grand master”
 Lot of religious aspects
 rules

11. Example of rules
 A flower must never be placed higher
than a tree branch nor a mountain plant
lower than a field plant.
 It is of utmost importance that no one
should do flower arrangement when
he/she is tense or depressed.

12. Riko style flower
arrangement
 Most common and popular of all
Ikebanas.
 3 principles: heaven, man and earth.
 Never over crowded
 Odd numbers are lucky with 3,5,7,9,or 11
flower stems or spray.

13. Ikebana

14. Origami
 Art of paper folding
 Hundreds of traditional folds
 Kinds:
1.Origami used in ceremonial etiquette
2. Represented by things like birds ,
animals, insects, flowers and objects.

16. Landscaping
 Artificial arrangement of outdoor
landscape objects to achieve a purely
aesthetic effect.
 Intimate relationship between the
structure and its natural setting.
 Basic medium is terrain, along with sand,
rocks, water, and plants found in it.

17. Printmaking
 Ukiyo-e or woodblock paintings emerged
in Osaka Japan in early 1600s.
 Art of common people
 1800s ,2 and 3 color prints emerged and
full blown multi colored prints became
popular.
 Depicts characters from Kabuki

18. Woodbloc k Prints
Woodblock print- very popular
in Asia during this time.
This famous landscape print by
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849)
was one of 36 views of Mount
Fuji.
The Great Wave at Kanagawa Hokusai Credits
Describe what you see in this picture- look closely.
Who do you think Hokusai believed was in control-
man or nature?

19. Aesthetic in Food
 Developed sophisticated and refined
cuisine.
 Japanese food served in art form:
- sushi
- congee
- sashimi
Served in Bento Boxes – chopped, carved,
sliced and arranged artistically.

21. Tea Ceremony
 Cha-no-yu is a ritual and serious artistic
activity.
 4 Principles:
harmony
reverence
purity
tranquility

22. The Way of Tea
*The tea ceremony was to
be enjoyed in a small room
with selected “tea” scroll
paintings.
*Tea began as a medicine
and grew into a beverage.
*Teaism- purity and
harmony, the mystery of
mutual charity, the
romanticism of the social Ewer for use in tea ceremony,
order. Momoyama period Credits
*Worship of the imperfect

23. Cleanse the 5 senses
from contamination
 By seeing the Kimono, one’s sense of sight is
cleansed.
 By smelling the flowers, one’s sense of smell is
cleansed.
 By listening to dripping of water, one’s sense of
hearing is cleansed.
 By tasting teas, one’s sense of taste is
cleansed
 By handling the tea utensils, one’s sense of
touched is cleansed.

24. Kimono
 Traditional full length garments worn by
men, women and children.
 Darker colors are mainly for men
 Brighter colors with floral patterns are
worn by women.
 Style and colors change depending on
the seasons.

26. Assignment:
Miniature Garden -
Making
Bring the following on
November 8 (Kowalski and Czartoryski)
November 9 (Villanova) November 11 (Beltrami)
Group Project in Arts
(5 members per group)
1.Container
2.Clay
3. dish, ceramic dish or basin about 10 centimeters deep
4. medium-sized rocks, stones,pebbles, plants and variety
of foilage.
Reference: Our world of MAPEH II page 120