Transcript Japanese Art: Shodo Calligraphy

Japanese Art: Shodo Calligraphy
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There are 3 styles which range from
very precise to very free-form
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Ink is made from charcoal and water
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Brushes are made of bamboo and
animal hair
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Pieces are signed with artist's name
and stamp
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It takes a lifetime to learn because
there are 48,000 characters!
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Traditionally only black ink is used
“Peace”
Japanese Art: Wood Block Prints
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The paintings are literally called
“pictures of the floating world”
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It is the “floating world,” because
it is temporary/momentary
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Pictures are usually of
landscapes, people, or theater
scenes
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Pieces have been mass produced
for 300 years!
“The Great Wave”
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Traditionally in color
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Carefully made to overlay several
different colors separately
Japanese Art: E-maki
Depiction From “The Tale of Genji”
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E-maki is short for emakimono and literally means “picture scroll”
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It is a horizontal, illustrated narrative with text and pictures
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Can be drawn, painted, or stamped on a handscroll of paper or silk
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They traditionally tell about battles, religion, or folk tales
Japanese Art: Sacred Tea Ceremony
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It is also referred to as the
“Way of Tea”
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The ceremony centers around
the very detailed preparation
and presentation of matcha,
powdered green tea
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It can consist just of tea time
with small treats, or it can
include a light snack or even a
full meal
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The tea can be prepared
“thick” or “thin” depending on
how much powdered tea is used
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The ceremony is meant to
spread peace, calm, health,
friendship, and wisdom
Japanese Art: Sacred Tea Ceremony
This tradition is over 600
years old!
A Japanese Tea
Ceremony can last up to 4
hours!
Kabuki Theatre
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Began 400 years ago in the city
of Kyoto by a women named
Okuni .
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The word for “Kabuki” comes
from the Japanese words for
song, dance, and acting. With
emphasize on dance and acting.
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The plays typically focus on
historical events and modern life.
Kabuki Actors
Although Kabuki originated by a women, the roles soon after were only
played by adult men in order to protect women and children. This tradition
is still continued today.
Tachiyaku:
are male actors playing male roles
Onnagata:
are male actors playing female roles
Kabuki Music
Music for Kabuki is composed by
the three-stringed shamisen
with a combination of flutes
and drums, depending on the
play.
Nagauta is one type of kabuki
which has singers that narrate
the play.
Ikebana
•Ikebana is the art of arranging cut
stems, leaves, and flowers in vases
•Has a history of about 700 years.
•While American flower arrangement
focuses on many layers of flowers.
American flower arrangement
•Ikebana focuses on harmony
between flower and container .
•The key is to use as few stems and
leaves as possible to highlight the
flowers' beauty.
Ikebana
Ikebana Styles
There are several styles of arrangement. The most
popular include:
Rikka
seika orshoka
nageire
the moribana
(standing flowers)
(living flowers)
(flung flowers)
(piled-up flowers)
The first three are done in bowl-shaped vases while
the last is done in a dish-like container.