The art of Japan has proven to be both intricate and beautiful for centuries.
Throughout history,
Japan has produced breathtaking pieces of art in various forms.
Being historic and traditional,
all types of Japanese art relate to the fascinating heritage and/or
culture in some way. Although
many people are familiar with the beauty and magnificence of the artwork,
few realize the
degree of difficulty or complexity of the detailed productions.
Many think that Japanese art
stops at paintings, but there is a wide array of dramatic visual fascination
( old and new) just
waiting to be discovered and viewed. See for yourself . . . .
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Yakimono . . . Pottery & Ceramics
Noh & Kyogen and Kabuki . . . . Japanese Dramas
Hogaku . . . Traditional Music
Nihonga . . . Japanese Paintings
*Portions of this Web Page, including images and text have been cited or written with the help of the following publications:
"The Beauty of Japan." GAKKEN Co., Ltd. 1990.
"Art Treasures From Japan." KODANSHA iNTERNATIONAL LTD. 1971.
"Japanese Ceramics." Edited by Fujio Koyama. Gihodo Printing Co. 1961.
"Introduction to Japanese Culture." Edited by Daniel Sosnoski.
Charle E. Tuttle
Co. 1996.