Nihonga, a general term for traditional Japanese painting, means, literally, “Japanese painting”. Now in common use, this term originated during the Meiji period, to distinguish Japanese painting from Western-style oil painting.
What is the old Japanese art style called?
Ukiyo-e is a genre of Japanese art which flourished from the 17th through 19th centuries.
What is Shodo art?
Japanese calligraphy is one of the most well known and popular of the traditional arts of Japan. It’s called shodō (書道) in Japanese, which literally means way of writing. Shodō has a very long history. However, it’s still practiced today and it’s a popular class in school, from elementary school throughout university.
What are Japanese artists called?
| Name | Life | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Utamaro | 1753–1806 | Printmaker, Painter |
| Koryusai | 1735–1790 | Printmaker |
| Hokusai | 1760–1849 | Ukiyo-e painter, woodblock print artist, Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji |
| Toyokuni | 1769–1825 | Printmaker, associated with the Utagawa school |
What are Korean paintings called?
Chaekgeori is a genre of still-life painting from the Joseon period of Korea that features books as the dominant subject.
What are common themes in Japanese art?
Reoccurring themes in Japanese art include many subjects related to nature like birds, flowers and animals. Landscapes have long been popular, sometimes with an emphasis on changing seasons. Scenes of life in palaces and homes are common, as are a wide variety of human figures, often stylized and elongated.
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