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Nature in Japanese Art: A Reflection on Beauty and Climate Change
Introduction The depiction of the natural world in Japanese art is a profound and evocative subject that offers deep insights…
Jade’s Translucency Through Time
Written by Marcos Villa Marin Jade holds an eminent place in the rich tapestry of Chinese culture, woven deep into…
Asian Trade and Art Nouveau
What is Art Nouveau? Art Nouveau was an art movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, inspired by…
Portrayals of Plants in East Asian Art
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.
Feng Shui
Overview I have put the order of examples in a chronological order of how feng shui was first traditionally used…
Religious structure through the eastern and western gaze
Written By: Momo Otieno and Luckmann Pierre Religious structures and temples worldwide testify to the cultures and deities they represent….
Xu Bing, Art as a Language
Research Questions & Significance In our contemporary age, where cultural and artistic exchange has been redefined in a post industrialist…
Exploring the Architectural Legacy of the 2008 Olympic Games
Introduction The Olympics is a world-renowned sporting event that has been taking place over 3,000 years. Every two years, the…
Depictions of the Buddha throughout Different Cultures and Time Periods
Brooke McLoughlin Introduction The research question that I discussed during my exploration for my final project was how the depiction…
Beijing Olympic Architecture
By: Rylie Griffith and Maeve Corcoran Water Cube Exterior Beijing National Aquatics Center | Also known as “Water Cube… |…
Exploring the Influences of Chinese Culture on Modern Architecture in China
Incorporating contemporary elements into traditional architecture allows for a blend of the past and present, preserving historical significance while adapting…
Islamic art in Indonesia
By Griffin Stead and Miles McFarlane When one thinks of the Muslim World, Islamic strongholds which come to mind typically…
The Architectural Evolution of Buddhist Monasteries: A Contemporary Exploration
Introduction Concepts and ideas are of the most malleable human inventions. Nothing stays the same over time; new forests grow…
Japanese Urbanization in Hiroshige’s Ukiyo-e Prints: Rainy Landscapes During the Edo Period
How did the rain depiction in Utagawa Hiroshige’s ukiyo-e prints reflect the rapid urbanization and changing sense of place in…
Depictions of Musical Instruments in Chinese Visual Arts: An Evolutionary Perspective
Introduction Musical instruments have long been depicted in Chinese visual arts such as painting, sculpture, and reliefs. This semester, I…
Beyond Concrete: Artistic Reflections on Beijing China’s Evolving Urban Landscape
By: Ramon Carrillo Martinez Historical Context During the period of 1949-1976 Mao Zedong was the communist leader of the People’s…
Exploring Feng Shui: Harnessing the Elements of Space for the Human Condition
Introduction The spaces we inhabit hold profound significance, shaping not only physical surroundings but also our inner worlds. In an…
Guardians of Immortality: Unveiling the Legacy of Qin Shi Huang’s Terracotta Army -Gianna Sandull & Nina Pellegrino
Introduction: Located in the mountains of China’s Shaanxi Province lies one of the most important archaeological finds of our time:…
Ancient Techniques: Dyes & Pigments
How did availability of resources and innovation impact artistic choice in ancient Asian Art? and How did cultural context and…
Yixing Teapots
Overview Yixing teapots also known as Zisha teapots are a style of teapot made from zisha clay and are left…
Hitogami in Japanese Art
As I explored Asian art this semester, I became very interested in handscrolls and portraiture. My curiosity grew when our…
Repatriation of Chinese Art and Artifacts: The Return of Traditional Chinese Culture
The repatriation of stolen art or objects without clear ownership history is an ongoing issue in modern museum studies which…
Global Pagodas: The Pagoda’s Historic and Modern Global Integration
By Ryan Mach and Eva Ross Introduction Buddhism originated in India through the 5th Century B.C.E. following the life of…
Japanese Modernism
Overview My goal for this project and my research was to provide an outlook into an era of art that…
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…
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…
Japanese Garden
Overview Over the course of time in Japanese history, there were a lot of external influences on shaping the identities…
Chanoyu: Zen and Rikyū
Project Overview This project aims to examine the influence of Zen Buddhism on the Japanese tea ceremony, or chanoyu. By…
Puzzles?
Ancient Architecture While Japanese wooden puzzles are still considered to be relatively new, the complex connections that make the puzzles…
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….
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…
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…
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…
Japanese Tea Ceremonies
The practice of tea started in China during the 8th Century under three different dynasties and was cultivated and used…
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…
Phoenix Hall and the Heian Period
This project focuses both the Heian period and Phoenix Hall and aims to show how the many different key architectural…
Buddhist Architecture in Korea
Younghoon Choi Overview The goal of this chapter is to learn about Buddhist Architecture in Korea. The motivation comes from…
Kashmiri Stone Architecture
Introduction: The Kashmir region is located in the northernmost region of India and has been a melting pot of various…
Ukiyo-e Through the Ages
Introduction When looking at such iconic images as The Great Wave off Kanagawa, do most viewers consider the reason for…
Zoomorphic Design in Asia and its Cultural Significance
by Rachael Nnabuife and Mads Eikinas Intro In this chapter, we will be discussing the large range of contexts and…
The Dragon and Mythic Beasts
Exploring How the Japanese Dragon Became What It Now Is The dragon is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and…
Geography on The Art of Japan
The art of Japan is iconic. Everybody can look at Japanese artwork and instantaneously know it’s Japanese. The art may…
An Exploration of Charles Chu
I had first encountered Asian art when I accidentally stumbled into the Chu Reading Room one afternoon my freshman year….
The Influential Kenzo Tange
Overview Kenzo Tange is one of Japan’s most influential and honored architects. Tange was born in Imabari, Shikoku Island, Japan…
Ukiyo-e
Ukiyo-e translated into English means “pictures of the floating world”. Ukiyo-e developed initially as a style of painting, rather than…
Japanese Zen Gardens
During the Muromachi period in Kyoto, Japan, zen gardens, also known as Karesansui, were often created at temples of Zen…
Mono no aware of Japanese Paintings
Abstract This project was inspired by Yasunari Kawabata’s speech at the Nobel Prize for Literature, in which he spoke at…
