Asian Art and Architecture

The Shinbashira (心柱), translated to Spirit pillar, or Heart pillar, Has been around in Japanese architecture for over a millennium,…

Project Overview: The goal of this project is to find effective ways of comparing Japanese castles to Japanese armor. This…

WARNING: This article contains imagery and description of violence, including violence against children Manga, such as Tokyo Ghoul and Junji…

Introduction This exhibition explores the evolution of Japanese fashion in terms of the keyword “identity” and the many ways clothing…

Monstrous and demonic entities have remained some of Japans most popular artistic subjects through the ages. As religious beings, representing…

Inrōs, netsukes, and ojimes are prime examples of Japanese craftsmanship. They merge practicality with artistry to create objects rich in…

by: Grace Schmidt Shinto is the indigenous religion of Japan. The word Shinto roughly translates to “the way of the…

Defining The Edo Period (1603-1868) The Edo Period in Japan, under Tokugawa shogunate rule, was an era of peace that…

During the Edo Period, Katsushika Hokusai was a prolific Japanese ukiyo-e painter best known today for The Great Wave off…

Author: Bryn Curtin The concept for this project investigates art from the Edo period in Japan which featured a stylized…

By: Lilu Goren Introduction Japanese culture and art have a deep connection to the natural world. For a long time,…

History & Background about the Jōmon People In Japan, before written history and widespread agriculture, lived the Jōmon people. Therefore,…

Author: Quentin Drucker This exhibition explores the gaze—both traditional and modern—as it weaves its way through Edo period aesthetics and…

Overview In my exhibition, I am analyzing Japanese oceanic art by performing a holistic look at oceanic art throughout Japan’s…

My research explores the question: What are the key features of a Japanese tea caddy and how do they vary…

When looking at these pieces there is only calmness in the brush strokes. The images are quiet and solely for…

Buddhism has been a fundamental religion and way of life across all of Asia for centuries, but how much of…

Introduction In the Edo period (1603–1868), Japanese woodblock prints, or ukiyo-e, often highlighted water as a central thematic and visual…

Introduction Japanese inrōs are compact, portable cases traditionally used with Japanese attire to carry small personal items like medicine, seals,…

The mandala, a sacred symbol deeply rooted in Tibetan Buddhism, has transcended cultural boundaries and found new expressions in various…

Long narrow hallways, called engawa, span the perimeter of traditional Japanese residences. “Engawa” roughly translates to “veranda”, in English. Flanked…

Overview/Introduction The supernatural are a key part of Japanese art history, often being used as a way to record storytelling…

Emmett Manning Introduction: In modern culture, there are many things that we have strictly utilitarian uses for. While objects may…

The Tale of Genji  is a classic Japanese literary piece written by Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century. It is…

May Eggleston Exhibition Concept: With the theme of Wabi-Sabi, my exhibition lets visitors look into the concept of imperfection, the…

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In Japanese culture, the ambiguity found in the attributes of humans is often imposed on the animals depicted in art….

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Introduction The depiction of the natural world in Japanese art is a profound and evocative subject that offers deep insights…

What is a fearsome protector? A fearsome protector deity embodies a formidable force, a divine presence revered for its power…

Wrath as a concept occupies a complex niche in the realm of religion, and as such manifests in a number…

Research Question : How does asian art correlate with political events in asian history? Mansu Grand Monument Creator : Mansudae…

Written by Marcos Villa Marin Jade holds an eminent place in the rich tapestry of Chinese culture, woven deep into…

What is Art Nouveau? Art Nouveau was an art movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, inspired by…

How are plants depicted through different mediums in East Asian Art How do Asian artists explore the connection between the natural world and humanity through their work? This exhibition displays the nuanced ways plants can be intertwined with Asian Art.

How did illustrated handscrolls act as formal documentation of events and as an expression of imperial power during China’s Qing Dynasty?

Overview I have put the order of examples in a chronological order of how feng shui was first traditionally used…

Written By: Momo Otieno and Luckmann Pierre Religious structures and temples worldwide testify to the cultures and deities they represent….

Research Questions & Significance In our contemporary age, where cultural and artistic exchange has been redefined in a post industrialist…

Introduction The Olympics is a world-renowned sporting event that has been taking place over 3,000 years. Every two years, the…

By Cooper Voss Starting in the Yuan dynasty, the courtyard house was one of the first and most notable structures….

Brooke McLoughlin Introduction The research question that I discussed during my exploration for my final project was how the depiction…

Amidst the chaos of battle and the clashing of steel, for a long history the Chinese armors stand not only…

Confucianism has many intentional and unintentional impacts on Chinese architecture sustainability. Throughout this paper I hope to show the parallels…

By: Rylie Griffith and Maeve Corcoran Water Cube Exterior Beijing National Aquatics Center | Also known as “Water Cube… |…

Incorporating contemporary elements into traditional architecture allows for a blend of the past and present, preserving historical significance while adapting…

By Griffin Stead and Miles McFarlane When one thinks of the Muslim World, Islamic strongholds which come to mind typically…

Introduction Concepts and ideas are of the most malleable human inventions. Nothing stays the same over time; new forests grow…

How did the rain depiction in Utagawa Hiroshige’s ukiyo-e prints reflect the rapid urbanization and changing sense of place in…