Ai Weiwei
This publication will delve into Ai Weiwei and his influence on Chinese art and architecture. In my junior year of…
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…
Power and Community in Traditional Chinese Dress
Though we might overlook the clothes we wear as just a part of everyday life, they hold great power over…
The Phenomenon of the Megacity: Rapid Chinese Urbanization and its Artistic Representation
A defining aspect of the globalized 21st century, modern cities reflect the world around us, constructing a built environment within…
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…
Status in Chinese Textiles: Qing Dynasty Rank Badges
Chinese rank badges were woven or embroidered emblems that indicated the rank and status of Chinese officials. The utilization of…
The Chinese Lives of Uli Sigg
Art is a powerful tool and a dangerous weapon. It gives voice to experiential truth, shaped by the social reality…
Chinese Art vs. Chinoiserie
By: Grace Schmidt Research Questions: What does Chinoiserie get right and wrong in its imitation of Chinese art? How does…
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…
Torii Gates in Japan and Japanese Religion
By Natalia Hall and Mia Webb What was the original purpose of the torii gate and how has it changed…
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…
Japanese Dry Gardens and the Stories They Tell in the West
The art of Japanese dry gardens, known as karesansui, transcends mere landscaping; it embodies a profound narrative deeply rooted in…
Religious Narrative Along the Silk Road
The Cult of Bacchus (Dionysus), also known as the Villa of Mysteries–is a large-scale mural with scenes believed to be…
Hokusai’s The Great Wave
By Miranda Ma and Miya Lasher The Great Wave created by Hokusai is one of the most famous art pieces…
The Herber R. Bishop Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Transparently Acknowledging Looted Jade From The Old Summer Palace In China
Around the late 18th century, a high demand for Chinese goods, like tea, silk, and porcelain, resulted in a trade…
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…
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…
Japanese Modernism
Overview My goal for this project and my research was to provide an outlook into an era of art that…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
