Final Project of Japanese art and its influence in Japanese fashion.

1. “What’s The Silhouette
All About”
A presentation on the influence of art in Japanese Fashion.
Nnekia Briggs

2. Part 1
The Early Forms of Japanese Art

3. Jomon Art
Jomon were some of the first settlers in Japan in . 11000 – c. 300
BC. These settlers spent a lot time being nomads exploring the area.
This is demonstrated in the early forms of art. They had a lot of
sculptures and clay figures. These individuals were amazing at what
they did. They were affected by so many forms of art including
sculptures. (Dale 1992)

4. Part 2
How were original art pieces displayed in fashion?

5. Early Japanese Fashion
Early Japanese fashion was heavily influence by China. When China
and Japan started trading, Japan was introduced to Chinese style
dresses and clothing. These Chinese styles were foundation for the
Japanese to design their own clothing. This was the start of
something beautiful .

6. Part 3
How has the art scene developed in the past years?

7. Contemporary Japanese Art
Japanese art is profoundly deep and rich in roots and is influencing
art across the globe. They are pioneers in contemporary art by
using technology in their art, and demonstrating art at new heights.
They are taking from their roots in sculpture and are taking to
another extreme with the use of fluid concepts.

8. Part 4
How has the fashion scene developed in the past years?

9. Modern Fashion
Japan has started to incorporate western influence into their
fashion. They are beginning to take what they have learned from
western civilization, and have really demonstrated their knowledge
about this culture.

14. Bibliography
Gluckman, Dale, Sharon Takeda, Monica Bethe, Hollis Goodall-Cristante, William B. Hauser, Kirihata
Ken, Maruyama Nobuhiko, Nagasaki Iwao, and Robert T. Singer. When Art Became Fashion: Kosode
in Edo-Period Japan. 1st ed. Vol. 1. New York: Weatherhill, 1992. Print.
Hayao, Ishimura, Maruyama Nobuhiko, and Yamanobe Tomoyuki. Robes of Elegance: Japanese
Kimonos of the 16th-20th Centuries. North Carolina, 1988. Print.