Category: Exhibition
Wrath in Buddhist Art
Wrath as a concept occupies a complex niche in the realm of religion, and as such manifests in a number…
Asian Art and Politics
Research Question : How does asian art correlate with political events in asian history? Mansu Grand Monument Creator : Mansudae…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Netsuke: Minature Marvels
Research Question: How can we see Netsuke in the past, present, and future of “Japaness”? This question relates to the…
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…
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…
Shigin
By: Joseph Robles Synopsis- Shigin(詩吟) is a unique form of poetry recital created in Japan. Shigin was an interpretation of…
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…
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…
Androgyny in Japanese Artwork
Overview: Gender expression in artwork is oftentimes a complicated issue to explore because of the many expectations, stigmas, and stereotypes…
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…
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…
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…
Onna-e vs Otoko-e: Paintings Mirror Society During the Kamakura Period
The Heian and Kamakura Periods of Japanese history, lasting from 794 CE to 1186 CE (the Heian Period) and from…
Mahayana Buddhism & Shingon Buddhism: A Cultural Examination of the Evolution of Buddhist Artistic Tradition
Introduction: The Differing Philosophies of Mahayana Buddhism & Shingon Buddhism: Mahayana Buddhism and Tantric Buddhism display two distinctly different paths…
Sculptures From Nepal
Overview The main goal and concept of my chapter is to show how in asian art they use sculptures as…
Introduction to Mandalas
Mandalas are a vital element to understanding Buddhism and Asian art. Buddhism is a religion that focuses on reaching enlightenment…
Japan’s “Golden Age”
The Heian Period was Japan’s “Golden Age”. A period where Japan began to shift away from Chinese influence and started…
Masters of the Motion Picture
Storytelling has always been a foundational characteristic of human existence and expression. Throughout history, humans have told stories through writing,…
Bamiyan: Buddhist Art
The Bamiyan Valley is a small town located between the mountains of the Hindu Kush in the center of Afghanistan….
The Patterns of Kucha Wall Paintings
Introduction: The goal of this chapter is to analyze and explain the many different patterns of Kucha wall paintings, such…
Painted Mandalas: In and Out of Context
Mandalas are symbolic diagrams used to represent the universe within Hinduism and Buddhism. These diagrams have little medium restriction, appearing…
TIBET: RITUAL OBJECTS
Author: Ramon Carrillo Martinez Overview When people think of works of art, they gravitate toward paintings, sculptures, and architecture. Although…
Wabi-Sabi: The Art of the Imperfect in Japanese Tea Ceremony Ceramics
Madeline Keithan Overview Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic practice and philosophy that grew out of and still encompasses the values…
The Evolution of Holy Men in Buddhist Art
For my chapter, I chose to study the diffusion of Buddhist art throughout Asia. My selected images clearly show how…
Ancient Japanese Art Seen Through Technology and Astronomy
Astronomy has always been a topic of interest to me; I decided to pursue a degree in physics with a…
Tibetan Mandalas: Educational Tools of Worship
Henry Binder’s AHI 104 Final covering Tibetan Mandalas, exploring the visual motif as a means of religious instruction.
Taxila: Architecture
Taxila, located in present-day Pakistan, is one of the most significant archaeological sites in South Asia. The site was a…
Azuchi-Momoyama castles: Opulence, Religion and Defense.
Introduction In 2019 I traveled to Germany and Austria and visited famous castles. I was amazed by their grandiosity which…
Japanese Zen Gardens During the Muromachi Period
The Zen gardens of the Muromachi period (1336-1573) in Japan are ones of beauty, peace, and tranquility. The creation of…
Sesshū Tōyō: Influences of the Revolutionary Japanese Painter
Background Born in 1420 to an important Samurai family in the Bitchu Province of western Honshu, Sesshū came to be…
Utagawa Hiroshige: Unveiling the Cultural and Historical Significance of “The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō”
Maintext Unlike most people, I knew Utagawa Hiroshige as a Ukiyo-e artist before I knew Katsushika Hokusai. I remember seeing…
The Kano School
Overview: The Kano school of painting was established by Kano Masanobu. This school was associated with the influential zen temples…
Place-Based Architecture in Japan’s Early Heian period: Murō-ji temple
The impetus behind this project stems from an architectural/artistic interest of mine in the evolving relationship between built and natural…
Ono Yōko: Japanese, Female, Activist, Artist
Which is she first? Who is Yoko Ono? Is she the wife of legendary British musician John Lennon? Is she…
Riken Yamamoto – Approach to Modernity
The goal of this project is to complete an analysis of the features present in different pieces of architecture designed…
Bamiyan: Analyzing Buddhist Art
built around 618 CE during the Hephthalites reign. Also called Salsal = male figure Fully destructed on 2001 by Taliban…
The Many Forms of the Mandala
Overview The mandala is a very popular form of art and has taken on many different meanings. Some of the…
Buddhist Iconography in Bamiyan, Afghanistan
By: Althea Beattie Overview: During his 16-year pilgrimage to India, Chinese monk Hsüan-tsang crafted detailed accounts of the Bamiyan Valley…
Mandalas: Portals to Enlightenment
how mandalas are used in visualization practices
Vietnamese Lacquer Painting in 1930-1945
In recent years, I have developed a heightened awareness and appreciation for Vietnamese culture and traditions. Although I grew up…
The Buddhist Art of Kucha
The goal of this chapter is to explain the Buddhist artwork of the ancient Kuchean kingdom, including how neighboring civilizations…
Japanese Aesthetics: Wabi Sabi and The Chashitsu
Connor Busch Overview The intention of this exhibition is to explore Japanese ideals about aesthetics through the appearance of Wabi…
Portals and Paths in Japanese Religious Architecture
Exhibit Overview The exhibition Portals and Path in Japanese Religious Architecture examines how religion, sacred places, beliefs influence architecture. This…
