Japanese art

Important developments (NASP)

*the rise of a new feudal society that valued the code of the warrior -12 century art reflects this *the dawn of rule by shoguns rather than the emperor

Describe the series of prints titled Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji that the Great Wave is part of: (w)

-It is a polychrome (multi-colored) woodblock print, made of ink and color on paper -all the images feature a part of Mount Fuji

Describe the layout and basic features of the temple complex: (t)

-at its heart it had a massive main hall for worship, which included large Buddhas. They also had two large nine stories pagodas

How is/was Hokusai's use of Ukiyo innovative? (W)

-by using this he focused on the daily life of Japanese people from a variety of social levels. This innovation was a breakthrough moment for Japanese art, as well as the format it was made on

Tea homes (WG)

-enter through low ceiling -drink in groups of 4-5 people -very important part of culture

What were the interests of the artist, Katsushika Hokusai, and how did Dutch art influence his style? (W)

-he influenced the art by using western ideas. These ideas included similarities in Dutch art, linear perspectives, and western print. However he was also using this art to react to the boom in domestic travel, especially in this area

Artistic decisions (DG)

-inside are 15 different stones made of different shapes and sizes -some vegetation was also placed -later when reconstructed walls were put around the garden

Artistic decisions (Bl)

-it took very long to make and the process he used tried to put much of Japanese art qualities into one large painting -it embodies the history of Japanese art all in one piece

Context/function (BL)

-it was just made for personal use in the owners area -however it became so famous that after hundreds of years it was lost in WW2 and resurfaced and bought by Master Jinsai

Content: (DG)

-it was made in the 11th century by the fujiwara family -later the temple was destroyed in a war -however this was later restores by Hosokawa a member of the family

Meaning/purpose (BL

-it was originally made for a family of the feudal lords -it is just a work that is very remembering of Traditional Japanese art and wasn't used for ritualistic purposes

Wet garden:

-plants symbolically placed in an organized and structured manner symbolizing the natural world -contains a tea house where Japanese tea ceremonies are held -rules dictate everything: -ritual purification by hand washing, types of conversation allowed, etc

Yamato e-style (NASP)

-strong diagonal lines suggest movement, action -tangled mass of forms -figures depersonalized to emphasize action -heads on sticks and paraded as trophies -hands fool format -> unrolls like a film sequence telling story from right to left -brushstrokes: quick and jagged,

Meaning/purpose (DG)

-this is very meaningful as it is a very old site for Buddhists -its history of destruction and rebuilding m

Context/function (DG)

-used to meditate at by zen Buddhists

Content (Bl)

-was originally made with paint on paper -Rinpa school -screens used as dividers

Describe the Nandaimon, or Great South Gate? (T)

An elaborate bracketing system supports the broad-eaved, two-tiered roof. The Nandaimon holds the 2 massive wooden sculptures of Guardian Kings by masters of the Kei School of Sculpture.

What role did the Silk Road and Chinese art and culture play in its construction and design Korean? (T)

The Silk Road affected the design of Japanese art in the Chinese art was brought through it and Korea was used to conduct the cultural movement. This is why tod-aji has Chinese aspects

How does the construction of the temple during the 8th century reflect the political and religious concerns of Emperor Shomu? (T)

The construction promotes spiritual unity throughout Japan and show power and peity

Artistic design (WG)

Monochromatic painting, small space create a warm and intimate atmosphere

What was the Kei school of sculpture? In what ways are the Nio Guardian figures (Ungyo and Agyo) typical of the school? (T)

it was one of the greatest schools of sculpture in all of Japanese history. the Kei School reflects the Buddhism and warrior-centered culture of the Kamakura era (1185-1333)

Tarashika a technique (BL)

paint applied before previous application is yet to dry, creating a dripping effect useful in depicting streams, flowers

Content (NASP)

shows a coup staged in 1159 as emperor is taken prisoner from a burning palace

What were Ukiyo-e prints and how were they made? (W)

they are Japanese woodblock prints made during the Edo Period, it is made with a final overlay of black line, which helps to break up the flat colors

Describe the Great Buddha located in the main hall (t)

was a huge bronze Buddha figure (the Daibutsu) created between 743 to 752

Shintoism

worship in ancestors and nature spirits, also believes in kami (sacred things).

Describe the content and composition of the Great Wave: (w)

10x14 inches long. It holds Mount Fuji in the background with an overarching wave with small boats under it. The mountain is supposed to be swallowed up by the wave

Audience of the great wave (w)

Commoners

Under what circumstances did Japanese art finally make its way to Europe in the last half of the 19th century? (W)

art spread to Europe due to trade being forced open by American naval commodore, Matthew C. Perry.