Tag: Shinto
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…
Puzzles?
Ancient Architecture While Japanese wooden puzzles are still considered to be relatively new, the complex connections that make the puzzles…
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,…
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…
Man-made Nature
One of the most technologically advanced nations in the world, Japan, holds some of the most historic and cultural structures…
Villas and Castles: Purpose Behind Architecture
By: Matt Giuttari and Zach McCrystal Overview We set out to compare and contrast different dwelling’s of Japanese Emperors. Our…
日本、月本: Depictions of the Moon in Japanese Color Woodcuts
An exploration of moon imagery in Japanese color woodcuts.
Stones in Japanese Gardens
Stones are essential building materials and have been widely used. Stones are static and abiotic objects; however, humans can view…
Art in Japanese Mythology
Art in Japanese folklores, legends and myths.
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…
Ise Shrine
Date: 3rd or 1st century medium: thatched reed and japanese cypress Every 20 years, this building is taken down and…
