Japanese artwork often involves the natural world in a beautiful and meaningful way. Rather than a simple landscape just being a depiction of a setting- nature components in Japanese artwork represents the sacred world and the history of Japan as a whole. Throughout the centuries and style changes of Japanese art, iconic pieces have arisen that remain prevalent in cultures throughout the world. From museum walls in Japan to posters taped on an American college student’s wall- these pieces have made a lasting impact on the world’s appreciation of art and Japanese culture.
CONTENTS
Kitagawa Utamaro – Ten Studies in Female Physiognomy, A Collection of Reigning Beauties
