The earliest complex art in
Japan was produced in the 7th and 8th centuries A.D. There was a definite connection to Buddhism in this trend. In the 9th century the Japanese slowly started to turn away from the influence coming from China. They began to develop more indigenous kinds of art and expression. In this period secular arts became more and more important. However, until the latter 15th century both religious and secular art forms flourished. It was after the Onin War (1467-1477) that Japan entered a period of political disruption. This disruption deeply influenced their social and economic systems, and it lasted for more than a century!
Since Japan began to limit foreign influence early in its history, China's art trends were allowed to have only a limited effect on its art and culture. Japan successfully created it own identity and has maintained it consistently over time. In Japan, painting is practiced by both amateurs and professionals alike. Its ceramics are considered to be among the best in the world. This is equally true of the earliest artifacts known in
Japanese culture. Japan seems to have always taken great pride in the way their art was crafted. So in the the related field of architecture Japan prefers natural materials along with an interaction of interior and exterior space. The way this interaction is designed often displays the distinctly "Japanese" origin.
The result for today, as far as the society is concerned, is that Japan rivals all other modern countries in its contributions to modern art. It can rightfully boast of its added contributions to modern fashion and architecture. Their unique creations have a profoundly modern, globabl, and even multi-cultural appeal. Modern home deocration products are plentiful on the internet today. Japanese Haiku designs offer an excellent collection of platform beds, shoji screens, rice paper lamps, and silk scrolls. Japanese garden fountains are genuinely attractive in any
Asian home. Tatami floor mats, meditation gongs/chimes, cotton kimonos, hanging scrolls, and tapestry are all more options to create a truly Japanese culture in your own house. The way that you would go about arranging the decor of your Asian home would be unique from other designs if you were to use a Japanese strategy. It is good to know that there are many options in Japanese decor since the choices, products, and services are very plentiful!
Harlan Urwiler
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