Tag: Edo
Whispers of the Water: Japanese Woodblock Prints
Introduction In the Edo period (1603–1868), Japanese woodblock prints, or ukiyo-e, often highlighted water as a central thematic and visual…
Inrō: Art in the Palm of the Hand
Introduction Japanese inrōs are compact, portable cases traditionally used with Japanese attire to carry small personal items like medicine, seals,…
The Threshold of Nature and Gender in Edo Period Japan
Long narrow hallways, called engawa, span the perimeter of traditional Japanese residences. “Engawa” roughly translates to “veranda”, in English. Flanked…
A Reflection of Japan: Japanese Art Explored Through Mirrors
Emmett Manning Introduction: In modern culture, there are many things that we have strictly utilitarian uses for. While objects may…
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…
Opulent Interplay
By Christian Jacobsen Overview: Edo period Japan was a time of travel and trade. Land was no longer one of…
Gender Presentation in Japanese Prints
During the Edo period in Japan, which was 1603 to 1867, it was illegal for women to act or even…
Work and Rest: Living Spaces of Feudal Japan
Work and Rest: Living Spaces of Feudal Japan – Campbell Coughlin Overview Looking at the place where a person lives…
Nikkō Tōshō-gū: A Realm of Peace
Paeten Parker The Nikko Tosho-gu shrine is “home” to the Japanese Tokugawa shogunate who ruled Japan for many years. Tokugawa…
Matsumoto Castle
Image Label: Matsumoto Castle Image Title: Matsumoto Castle 1-1Location: Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0873, JapanAuthor: 柑橘類 (talk)Date: August 14, 2007 Description: Originally known as Fukashi Castle,…
Azaleas: Woman Washing Her Neck, from an untitled series of beauties and flowers
Creator : Utagawa Toyokuni ITitle: Woman Washing Her NeckWork Type: Woodblock PrintDate: c. 1812Material: Woodblock Print, Ink and color on paperMeasurements:…
Katsura Imperial Villa
Title of Work : Katsura Imperial Villa (Katsura Rikyu) Category : Japanese Traditional ArchitectureLocation : Kyoto (Along the Katsura River…
Katsura Imperial Villa
Title: Katsura Imperial VillaDate: Early-17th centuryLocation: Kyoto, JapanMaterials: Wood, bamboo, clay, and landscape Description: The Katsura Imperial Villa was home…
53 Stations of Tokaido – Yoshida
Title: 53 Stations of TokaidoSecondary Title: YoshidaCreator: Ando HiroshigeDate: 1841 – 42Repository: Connecticut College Medium: Ink on PaperWork Type: Color…
Tale of Strange Marriage (Konkai Zoshi)
Title: Tale of Strange Marriage (Konkai Zoshi) Artist: Ukita Ikkei Date: ca. 1858 Location: Metropolitan Museum of Art Culture: Japanese, Edo Period (1615 –…
