Jōmon art
The first settlers of Japan were the Jōmon people (c. 10,500 – c. 300 BCE), named for the cord markings that decorated the surfaces of their clay … See more

Japanese art is characterized by unique polarities. In the ceramics of the prehistoric periods, for example, exuberance was followed by … See more

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• Marks, Andreas (2010). Japanese Woodblock Prints: Artist, Publishers and Masterworks 1680-1900. North Clarendon, VT: Tuttle Publishing. See more

Many traditional forms of Japanese music, dance, and theater have survived in the contemporary world, enjoying some popularity through … See more

Traditionally, the artist was a vehicle for expression and was personally reticent, in keeping with the role of an artisan or entertainer of low social status. The calligrapher, … See more

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