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Japanese Art

Hokusai was obsessed with Mount Fuji. The 36 Views of Mount Fuji provide a fascinating glimpse at old Japan.



Ikebana(生け花) is the art of Japanese flower arrangement. It has 7 basic principles.
In the 1860s, Japanese art started to flow to Europe. It influenced many of the great western artists of the day.
There are 9 basic principles that underlie Japanese art and culture. They will help you to see Japan in a new light.

Why Perfect Isn't Beautiful in Japan

The Japanese concept of beauty (aesthetic) is influenced by the Buddhist idea that nothing lasts, nothing is finished and nothing is perfect.
The importance of incense to Japanese culture — from the Emperor to the people.
The people of a sleepy agricultural town in northern Japan were looking for a way to revitalize the local economy. In 1993, they came up with a plan.
How would the 36 Views of Mount Fuji by Hokusai look today?
Washi is Japanese paper that's world renown for its quality and artistic qualities.



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