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Deconstructing Modern Renditions of the Chinese Pagoda

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Rainy Night – Hiroshige Utagawa

Rainy Night – Hiroshige Utagawa

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Hokusai’s “The Great Wave”

How Hokusai’s “The Great Wave’ has influenced Western Art like Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” and Modern Art like John Cederquist’s…

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Japan’s Influence on Mexican Candies and Snacks – Néstor Hernández

Bibliography Sergio Hernández Galindo, E. N. S. / T. by K. M. / 31 A. 2018. (n.d.). Japanese peanuts, a…

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Ghosts, Demons, and Spirits: The Depiction of Supernatural Beings in Japanese 2D Art

Introduction/Overview: From Hollows in Bleach, curses in Jujutsu Kaisen, to human-eating demons in Demon Slayer, Japanese 2D art in the…

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Defining Japan-ness & The Concept Of Nature Within Japanese Architecture

My goal in this project was to find the connection between nature and “Japan-ness” and how that connection is exhibited…

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Japanese Gardens Support Well-Being

I am invested in ideas related to biophilia, our innate love of nature, especially when applied to design. The research…

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Modern Sculpture in Post World War II Japan

The violence and destruction of World War II in Japan had a profound effect on the country for many decades…

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Representations of Traditional and Modern Japanese Architecture in Anime

By Marcos Villa Marin Throughout this publication I will be answering, What are the differences and similarities between Traditional and…

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Reshaping Beauty through Japanese Fashion

My research question is: How did Japanese ideals and cultural dress influence modern fashion? This relates to the core question…

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Netsuke: Minature Marvels

Research Question: How can we see Netsuke in the past, present, and future of “Japaness”? This question relates to the…

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The Catalyst between Traditional and Contemporary Ceramics in Japan

By: Lauren Cecconello Overview This project aims to find the significant changes in Japanese ceramics from the traditional to the…

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The History Behind Japan’s Soccer Jerseys and Emblem

Overview Soccer is a big part of my life and I always try to incorporate it in any project if…

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Shigin

By: Joseph Robles Synopsis- Shigin(詩吟) is a unique form of poetry recital created in Japan. Shigin was an interpretation of…

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Akira Kurosawa: How Important is Color to a Movie’s “Japan-ness”?

In the Western world, cinema has been the fastest-growing form of art and entertainment since the turn of the 20th…

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Japan-ness and Dystopia: Why Does Cyberpunk Love Tokyo?

Introduction In the aftermath of the Second World War, Japan was faced with the daunting task of rebuilding its nation…

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Androgyny in Japanese Artwork

Overview: Gender expression in artwork is oftentimes a complicated issue to explore because of the many expectations, stigmas, and stereotypes…

Japanese Modernism

Overview My goal for this project and my research was to provide an outlook into an era of art that…

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The Japanese Dragon in Art and Mythology

Overview What is a Japanese dragon? What makes a Japanese dragon different from other Eastern dragons? Is there truly a…

An Analysis of the “Japan-ness” of Spirited Away

My research question was “What aspects of Spirited Away look Japanese?” In this project, I will discuss the architecture in…

Japanese Women Reclaiming Their Power

About My Research: My research question is how do Japanese women form their sense of Japan-ness through photography and How…

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Sakura: Symbol of Alliance and Diplomacy

Overview  The Sakura 桜, or Japanese cherry blossom tree, stands as a captivating and tangible embodiment of Japan’s identity, playing…

Japanese Modern in Graphic Design

My research question is How did Western influence affect Japanese graphic design? As a student interested in pursuing an art…

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From Samurai to Soldiers: Tracking Art of the Militant Throughout Japanese Art History

Introduction: A nation’s military has always been an incredibly significant facet of society. While the primary motivation behind this martial…

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Japanese Garden

Overview Over the course of time in Japanese history, there were a lot of external influences on shaping the identities…

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Chanoyu: Zen and Rikyū

Project Overview This project aims to examine the influence of Zen Buddhism on the Japanese tea ceremony, or chanoyu. By…

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Puzzles?

Ancient Architecture While Japanese wooden puzzles are still considered to be relatively new, the complex connections that make the puzzles…

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Embracing Mortality: Life and Death in Japanese Photography

Analyzing the cultural idealisms that lie between the philosophical understanding of life and death reveals a prevalent cultural theme: relativity….

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Japanese Interior Design: Influenced by Japanese philosophies: Ma, Wabi-Sabi, and Shakkei

Japanese interior design is a style that has always resonated with me, and I wanted to use this project to…

Akira: Post-metabolism hellscape

Katsuhiro Otomo’s feature length animated film Akira (1988) shocked audiences globally with its unique cyberpunk aesthetic and grotesquely beautiful body…

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Chashitsu: Role of Buddhist Zen Spatial Qualities in Shaping Japanese Tea Rooms

Overview The goal of this project is to thoroughly analyze the characteristics, development, and fundamental relationship between Zen Buddhism and…

Chinese Landscape Paintings

Marissa Paratore The Goal of My Chapter The goal of this chapter is to expand how we see Chinese landscape…

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Centrality in Buddhist Art: Tibet and Nepal

Over the course of our exploration of the many different forms of Buddhist art, I found myself particularly interested in…

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Japanese Tea Ceremonies

The practice of tea started in China during the 8th Century under three different dynasties and was cultivated and used…

Chinese/Japanese Landscape Art

Rowan McGrath The Goal of My Chapter This chapter aims to explore further and find the unique beauty of Chinese/Japanese…

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The Japanese Tea Ceremony

    The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a Japanese tradition that was first practiced during the Kamakura period (1192-1333). The ritual tea…