The Tradition of Japanese ArtThe Tradition of Japanese Art

Japanese Screens and ScrollsJapanese Screens and Scrolls

“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."

Seated Buddha, Tang dynasty

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Bamboo and Rocks, Yuan dynasty

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Self-portrait Van Gogh Credits

geographygeographyJapan- 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

*Subject Matter- illustrating the teachings of their beliefs

*Mood or feeling

How did religion affect Japanese Art?

Religion

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Religion

What religions can you think of that might have been prevalent in Asia?

Taoism Sikhism

Buddhism

Shinto

Confucianism

Hinduism

Jainism

BuddhismThis sculpture depicts Buddha- “Enlightened One” which means perfect human.

Seated Buddha, Tang Dynasty Credits

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Buddhism- founded in India by Sidhartha Gautuma.

Zen Buddhism- from China- the art of meditation.

First Art objects:First Art objects:

Tomb sculpture of animals surrounding Tomb sculpture of animals surrounding the ancient graves.the ancient graves.

Examples:Examples:

Sculptures of pet dogs around the Sculptures of pet dogs around the grave of the master.grave of the master.

Influences: Korean and Chinese culture Influences: Korean and Chinese culture and arts.and arts.

Tomb StructureTomb Structure

Art Styles:Art Styles:

IkebanaIkebana OrigamiOrigami Landscape art Landscape art Print - makingPrint - making Food preparationFood preparation Tea ceremonyTea ceremony KimonoKimono

IkebanaIkebana

Art of flower arrangementArt of flower arrangement Introduced in 16Introduced in 16thth century by Chinese century by Chinese

Buddhist missionariesBuddhist missionaries ““Grand master”Grand master” Lot of religious aspectsLot of religious aspects rulesrules

Example of rulesExample of rules

A flower must never be placed higher A flower must never be placed higher than a tree branch nor a mountain plant than a tree branch nor a mountain plant lower than a field plant.lower than a field plant.

It is of utmost importance that no one It is of utmost importance that no one should do flower arrangement when should do flower arrangement when he/she is tense or depressed.he/she is tense or depressed.

Riko style flower Riko style flower arrangementarrangement

Most common and popular of all Most common and popular of all Ikebanas.Ikebanas.

3 principles: heaven, man and earth.3 principles: heaven, man and earth. Never over crowdedNever over crowded Odd numbers are lucky with 3,5,7,9,or 11 Odd numbers are lucky with 3,5,7,9,or 11

flower stems or spray.flower stems or spray.

IkebanaIkebana

OrigamiOrigami

Art of paper foldingArt of paper folding Hundreds of traditional foldsHundreds of traditional folds Kinds: Kinds:

1.Origami used in ceremonial etiquette1.Origami used in ceremonial etiquette

2. Represented by things like birds , 2. Represented by things like birds , animals, insects, flowers and objects.animals, insects, flowers and objects.

LandscapingLandscaping

Artificial arrangement of outdoor Artificial arrangement of outdoor landscape objects to achieve a purely landscape objects to achieve a purely aesthetic effect.aesthetic effect.

Intimate relationship between the Intimate relationship between the structure and its natural setting.structure and its natural setting.

Basic medium is terrain, along with sand, Basic medium is terrain, along with sand, rocks, water, and plants found in it.rocks, water, and plants found in it.

PrintmakingPrintmaking

Ukiyo-e or woodblock paintings emerged Ukiyo-e or woodblock paintings emerged in Osaka Japan in early 1600s.in Osaka Japan in early 1600s.

Art of common peopleArt of common people 1800s ,2 and 3 color prints emerged and 1800s ,2 and 3 color prints emerged and

full blown multi colored prints became full blown multi colored prints became popular.popular.

Depicts characters from KabukiDepicts characters from Kabuki

Woodblock PrintsWoodblock 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.

Describe what you see in this picture- look closely.

Who do you think Hokusai believed was in control-man or nature?

The Great Wave at Kanagawa Hokusai Credits

Aesthetic in FoodAesthetic in Food

Developed sophisticated and refined Developed sophisticated and refined cuisine.cuisine.

Japanese food served in art form:Japanese food served in art form: - sushi- sushi - congee- congee - sashimi- sashimiServed in Bento Boxes – chopped, carved, Served in Bento Boxes – chopped, carved,

sliced and arranged artistically.sliced and arranged artistically.

Tea CeremonyTea Ceremony

Cha-no-yu is a ritual and serious artistic Cha-no-yu is a ritual and serious artistic activity.activity.

4 Principles:4 Principles:

harmonyharmony

reverencereverence

puritypurity

tranquilitytranquility

The Way of Tea*The tea ceremony was to be enjoyed in a small room with selected “tea” scroll paintings.

Ewer for use in tea ceremony, Momoyama period Credits

*Worship of the imperfect

*Teaism- purity and harmony, the mystery of mutual charity, the romanticism of the social order.

*Tea began as a medicine and grew into a beverage.

Cleanse the 5 senses Cleanse the 5 senses from contaminationfrom contamination

By seeing the Kimono, one’s sense of sight is By seeing the Kimono, one’s sense of sight is cleansed.cleansed.

By smelling the flowers, one’s sense of smell is By smelling the flowers, one’s sense of smell is cleansed.cleansed.

By listening to dripping of water, one’s sense of By listening to dripping of water, one’s sense of hearing is cleansed.hearing is cleansed.

By tasting teas, one’s sense of taste is By tasting teas, one’s sense of taste is cleansedcleansed

By handling the tea utensils, one’s sense of By handling the tea utensils, one’s sense of touched is cleansed.touched is cleansed.

KimonoKimono

Traditional full length garments worn by Traditional full length garments worn by men, women and children.men, women and children.

Darker colors are mainly for menDarker colors are mainly for men Brighter colors with floral patterns are Brighter colors with floral patterns are

worn by women.worn by women. Style and colors change depending on Style and colors change depending on

the seasons.the seasons.

Assignment:Assignment:Miniature Garden - Miniature Garden - MakingMaking

Bring the following on Bring the following on November 8 (Kowalski and Czartoryski)November 8 (Kowalski and Czartoryski)November 9 (Villanova) November 11 (Beltrami)November 9 (Villanova) November 11 (Beltrami)Group Project in Arts Group Project in Arts (5 members per group)(5 members per group)1.Container1.Container2.Clay 2.Clay 3. dish, ceramic dish or basin about 10 centimeters deep3. dish, ceramic dish or basin about 10 centimeters deep4. medium-sized rocks, stones,pebbles, plants and variety 4. medium-sized rocks, stones,pebbles, plants and variety

of foilage.of foilage.Reference: Our world of MAPEH II page 120Reference: Our world of MAPEH II page 120