Japanese Art

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Japanese Art
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Cultural Influences

• The Japanese have been influenced by many
  different cultures including the Chinese, Koreans
  and Europeans.
• However these influences did not last for long
  periods due to the fact that Japan is an Island
  nation.

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Nature

• The Japanese celebrate nature and its beauty.
• Many of the paintings and art include simple
  images of plants and animals.

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Art Media

• The main medium used by most Japanese artist is
  watercolor.
• They use brushes made from bamboo and animal
  hair.
• A common theme in the art is water because Japan
  is an island nation.

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Printmaking

• Japanese artists also created art using
  Printmaking.
• An artist carves an image into a piece of wood,
  applies ink and prints it onto paper.
• This was introduced by the Europeans.

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Calligraphy

• The art of writing is also important in the
  Japanese culture.
• This was influenced by the Chinese.