Author: Aoye Yuan

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Stones in Japanese Gardens

Stones are essential building materials and have been widely used. Stones are static and abiotic objects; however, humans can view…

“Western-style furniture wave in Japan”

Teasley, Sarah. “Furnishing the Modern Metropolitan: Moriya Nobuo’s Designs for Domestic Interiors”.  Design Issues, Autumn, 2003, Vol. 19, No. 4…

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Nijo Castle

Title: Nijo CastleAuthor: Aoye YuanDate: 5 June, 2017 Description:Nijo Castle represents the power of the shogun. It includes the perfection…

Leaving Island

Title: Leaving IslandArtist: Hiroshige AndoDate: 1840-1843 (天保11年-13年)Repository: Wetmore Print Collection, Art History Dept, Cummings Arts Center, Connecticut College, New London Size: 22…

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Pine Tree

Title: 松林図屏風/Pine Tree
Creator: Hasegawa Touhaku
Date: Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century
Type: Painting
Dimensions: w345.1 x h155.1 cm (Each)
Location: Tokyo national museum