The document provides an overview of Japanese art from various historical periods, highlighting influences from Buddhism, Zen philosophy, and Chinese and Western styles. Key developments include Buddhism becoming the dominant religion during the Asuka period, the rise of Zen Buddhism and its emphasis on meditation through daily activities, the popularity of Pure Land Buddhism and its focus on faith alone for salvation, and the Edo period which saw woodblock prints like Hokusai's "The Great Wave" flourish.
3. Buddhism came to Japan during early 6th century BCE, from Korea & China (Asuka Period). Originally Buddhism was Mahayana form, w/ many buddhas and bodhisattivas. Adopted as state religion, yet existed side by side with Shinto, a nature based religion.
4. This ink painting from the early 14th century illustrates a Zen Buddhist monk sewing. Monk Sewing , Kao Ninga Zen monks lived in monasteries, not wandering around preaching … they took ordinary live activities, such as sewing or working in a garden, as a form of meditation. This cultural philosophy still exists today in Japan. Innovative wood sculpture by Kosho shows practice of Pure Land Buddhist chanting. Monks traveled around Kuya Preaching, Kosho, 1207 Sculpture shows Pure Land monk traveling around chanting.. Tiny Buddhas coming out his mouth to represent the 6 syllables of the chang Na-mu-AmidaBudu
5. Phoenix Hall , Kyoto prefecture, Temple dedicated to phoenix and Amida Buddhism. Heia period, 1053 CE, example of Pure Land Buddhist temple. Pure Land Buddhism came to pominence.. New form, you can reach paradise through faith alone. Chinese influence in roofs and stone base. Water is part of design.
6. Himeii Castle, Momovama Period, 1601.. Portuguese explorers arrived in Japan w/new weapons. Fortified castles became norm to defend against cannons, etc. The Momovma Period Warriors, graceful design & SHOIN architecture
7. Kano Fusuma , ink and gold on folding screens, Momovama period, 1563-73 Kano school of decorative murals in temples and castles.. Pine = life, plum = sprint
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9. Hokusai was influenced by Western painting, studied Dutch landscapes Did daily scenes and 36 views of Mt. Fuji Credited with being first “manga’ (sketch) artist.. Influenced later generations of manga & anime designers Hokusai and Manga Link between anime & shinto religion, ukiyo-e prints Hokusai - Influential Japanese Painter & Printmaker in Edo Period
10. The Great Wave , Katsushika Hokusai, woodblock print on paper, Edo period, 1831, 10” x 14” approx. Part of Mt. Fuji series; not considered art in Japan as widely produced; very popular in the West. Influenced Western art such as Impressionism. Personification of nature, 1st tiem landscape became major theme in prints flashcard
11. Sudden View on a Clear day , Katsushika Hokusai, woodblock print on paper, Edo period, Part of Mt. Fuji series; - 36 views of Mt. fFuji.. He studied Dutch landscapes flashcard
12. Geisha as Daruma Crossing the Sea Suzuki Harunobu One of 1st uki-o-ye wood block prints using colors, simplified lines, and showing GENRE theme Edo period mid 18th century Harunobu showed refined views of women in daily pursuits, small feet and hands, delicate drapery, and diagonal compositions UKI-YO-E means “floating World” flashcard
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14. The Eight Fold Bridge, Ogata Kensan, Edo period. Combines painting, poetry, and calligraphy. Illustrates bridge from 10th century Tales of Ise, about a courtier who writes a poem with the 5 syllables meaning ‘Iris” because he missed Kyoto What other culture combined painting, poetry and calligraphy?
15. Asakura Jo (Old Man) Carved wooden maks, Edo period Noh masks such as this one are highly acclaimed in Japan. Used in drama and religious rituals, delicately carved wooden masks that reveal the emotions of a character NOH IS A TYPE OF DRAMA MASKS FOR MEN SHOW MORE EXPRESSIONS, WOMEN’S MORE BEAUTY Flashcard- what a No mask is
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17. Lacquer Writing boxes are still popular today.. These 2 are from Edo period Read about these in your book or take notes in class presentations
18. Tea Ceremonies are still an important part of Japanese culture Simple, minimalist ritual Enter through a low doorway to symbolize humility Private setting,.. Floor mats of woven straw, simplicity & delicacy Sit on floor in small pace Purity, harmony, respect, and tranquility Purification ritual of handwashing (Shinto connection) Handmade tea vessels very important
19. Rock Garden , Kyota, Muromachi period c. 1480. Much admired for simplicity. Rocks sometimes thought to be islands, animals, etc. Shows influence of Zen. Sands raked in designs. Nowater, but rocks and sand suggest water. Contemplation, reflection, rejuvenation key in Japanese philosophy. Shintoism - wood & stone. FLASHCARD KNOW ABOUT ROCK GARDENS
20. Before the Edo period, in the Muromachi period, we see hanging scrolls with ink and colors. What influences do we see here? What does the empty space represent in Bunsei’s landscapet? Bunsei , Landscape , mid 15th-Centure (on left)
Artist: n/a Title: Myth and Religion: Buddhist Symbols Medium: n/a Size: n/a Date: n/a Source/Museum: Lotus flower, double lotus flower, chakra, marks of a buddha
Artist: Attributed to Kao Ninga Title: Monk Sewing Medium: Ink on paper Size: 31⅞ X 13½" (83.5 X 35.4 cm) Date: Kamakura period, early 14th century Source/Museum: The Cleveland Museum of Art. John L. Severance Fund (62.163)
Artist: n/a Title: Phoenix Hall, Byodo-in, Uji Medium: n/a Size: n/a Date: Heian period, c. 1053 CE Source/Museum: Kyoto Prefecture
Artist: Kano Eitoku Title: Fusuma Medium: Ink and gold on paper, on paper Size: height 5'9 ⅛" (1.76 m) Date: Momoyama period, c. 1563–73 Source/Museum: From the central room of the Juko-in, Daitoku-ji, Kyoto
Artist: Tawaraya Sotatsu Title: Pair of six-panel screens, known as the Matsushima screens Medium: Ink, mineral colors, and gold leaf on paper Size: each screen 4' 9 ⅞" X 11' 8 ½" (1.52 X 3.56 m) Date: Edo period, 17th century Source/Museum: Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Gift of Charles Lang Freer (F1906.231 & 232)
Artist: Katsushika Hokusai Title: The Great Wave Medium: Polychrome woodblock print on paper Size: 9 ⅞ X 14 ⅝" (25 X 37.1 cm) Date: Edo period, c. 1831 Source/Museum: From Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji. / Honolulu Academy of Arts, Honolulu, Hawaii. James A. Michener Collection (HAA 13, 695)
Artist: Katsushika Hokusai Title: The Great Wave Medium: Polychrome woodblock print on paper Size: 9 ⅞ X 14 ⅝" (25 X 37.1 cm) Date: Edo period, c. 1831 Source/Museum: From Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji. / Honolulu Academy of Arts, Honolulu, Hawaii. James A. Michener Collection (HAA 13, 695)
Artist: Suzuki Harunobu Title: Geisha as Daruma Crossing the Sea Medium: Polychrome woodblock print on paper Size: 10 ⅞ X 8 ¼" (27.6 X 21 cm) Date: Edo period, mid-18th century Source/Museum: Philadelphia Museum of Art. Gift of Mrs. Emile Geyelin, in memory of Anne Hampton Barnes
Artist: Uragami Gyokudo Title: Geese Aslant in the High Wind Medium: Ink and light colors on paper Size: 12 3⁄16 X 9 ⅞" (31 X 25 cm) Date: Edo period, 1817 Source/Museum: Takemoto Collection, Aichi
Artist: Uragami Gyokudo Title: Geese Aslant in the High Wind Medium: Ink and light colors on paper Size: 12 3⁄16 X 9 ⅞" (31 X 25 cm) Date: Edo period, 1817 Source/Museum: Takemoto Collection, Aichi
Artist: Ogata Korin Title: Lacquer box for writing implements Medium: Lacquer, lead, silver, and mother-of-pearl Size: 5 ⅝ X 10 ¾ X 7 ¾" Date: Edo period, late 17th–early 18th century Source/Museum: Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo
Artist: Sen no Rikyu Title: Tai-an tearoom Medium: n/a Size: n/a Date: Momoyama period, 1582 Source/Museum: Myoki-an Temple, Kyoto
Artist: n/a Title: Rock garden, Ryoan-Ji, Kyoto Medium: n/a Size: n/a Date: Muromachi period, c. 1480 Source/Museum: Photograph by Michael S. Yamashita, Spring 1993
Artist: Bunsei Title: Landscape Medium: Hanging scroll, ink, and light colors on paper Size: 28 ¾ X 13" (73.2 X 33 cm) Date: Muromachi period, mid-15th century Source/Museum: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Special Chinese and Japanese Fund (05.203)