4. Woodblock printing is a technique for
printing text, images or patterns used.
This method was adapted in Japan
during the Edo period (1603-1867) and
became one of their oldest and most
highly developed visual arts.
WOOD BLOCK PRINTING
6. The best known and most popular style of
Japanese art is Ukiyo-e, which is Japanese for
"pictures of the floating world”.
Ukiyo-e art was produced in a diversity of
different media, including painting and became an art domain of
the upper classes and royalty but later was also produced by the
common people.
JAPANESE UKIYO-E
8. Kabuki makeup or Kesho is already in itself an
interpretation of the actor’s own role through the medium of the
facial features.
Kabuki Makeup is also another wayof face painting which has
two types:
1. standard makeup - applied to most actors
2. kumadori makeup - applied to villains and heroes
-It is composed of very dramatic lines and shapes using colors
that represent certain qualities.
Examples of face painting are the mukimi-guma or suji-guma,
wherethelinesarepaintedonto anactor’sface.These arethen
smudged to soften them.
KABUKI MAKE UP OF JAPAN
9. dark red = passion or anger
dark blue = depression or sadness
pink = youth
light green = calm
black = fear
purple = nobility
COLOR PATTERN
12. The term Origami came from “ori” meaning "folding", and
“kami” meaning "paper".
Started in the 17th century AD and was
popularized internationally in the mid-1900s.
Flowers, animals, birds, fish, geometric shapes and dolls are the
common models used in Japanese Origami.
Origami butterflies were used during the celebration of Shinto
weddings to
represent the bride and groom,
It was known since the Heian period (794-1185) in Japanese
history.
The best known Origami is the “Paper Crane”
ORIGAMI
16. ⚫ A kimono is a full-length robe made
of silk, worn by both men and
women. While men have a simple
black or brown-colored kimono, there
are different designs of this for
women. Furisode for unmarried
women. Tomesode for married
women. Uchikake is a special
kimono worn by Japanese brides. It is
made of silk and is much longer than
the regular kimono. The footwear of
Japanese people is called Zori
sandals are flat and thonged Japanese
sandals made of rice straw or other
plant fibers. Zori sandals
Traditional Japanese Clothing
Kimono
kimono
18. Japan
⚫ Apart from these specific kimonos, it is interesting to
note that the patterns of kimonos vary based on the
prevalent season. Those in fall are less brighter than
those of spring, while those of winter are made in
heavier fabrics. A popular type of kimono worn in
summer is known as yukata, made of cotton.
19. More about Japanese Crafts
⚫ Hinamatsuri dolls They can
be made of many materials but
the classic hina doll has a
pyramidal body of elaborate,
many-layered textiles stuffed
with straw and/or wood blocks,
carved wood hands, carved
head and human or silk hair.A
full set comprises at least 15
dolls, representing specific
characters, with many
accessories.
20. More about Japanese Crafts
⚫ Daruma dolls are spherical dolls
with red bodies and white faces
without pupils. They represent
Bodhidharma, an East Indian who
founded Zen about 1500 years
ago; according to legend, he
removed his own eyelids to
prevent sleep from breaking his
concentration, and his limbs
withered after prolonged
meditation. Daruma dolls are
charms to bring good fortune,
continued prosperity, and fortitude
to accomplish goals. Usually
daruma dolls are purchased
without eyes.
21. More about Japanese Crafts
⚫ Kokeshi dolls have been made for 150
years.They were originally made as toys
for children of farmers. They have no arms
or legs, but a large head and cylindrical
body, representing little girls. From a
simple toy, it has now become a famous
Japanese craft, and now an established
souvenir for tourists.
22. More about Japanese Crafts
Ikebana is the Japanese art of
flower arrangement. It is more
than simply putting flowers in a
container. It is a disciplined art
form in which the arrangement
is a living thing where nature
and humanity are brought
together. One tries to represent
the three elements sky, earth,
and mankind in a well balanced
relation.
23. More about Japanese Crafts
The structure of a Japanese flower arrangement is based on
a scalene triangle.
Heaven
Man
earth
