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Edo Period (1615-1868)
Porcelain production began in the early 17th century. The first porcelain made in Japan is known as early Imari. Imari refers to a port near the Arita kilns. The porcelain the Dutch brought to Europe from Japan was some of the 1st Japanese art that the europeans were exposed to. -
Asuka and Nara Periods (538-794)
Japanese handscrolls can take reach up to 40 feet in length. The handscrolls are inscribed with calligraphy and intricatley painted. The handscrolls are believed to have been invented in India and was used for religious texts. The handscrolls came to China in the 1st century A.D. and then introduced to Japan several centuries later as a part of the spread of Buddhism. -
The Kano School of Painting
The Kano school was the longest lived and most influential school of painting in Japanese history. -
Japanses Writing Boxes
Japanese writing boxes where perpared as early as the 9th or 10th century. Inkstone boxes were made of earthenware, porcelain, or stone. The box contains a water-dropper, a small knife, and an ink stick holder. -
Heian Art
Japanese Buddhist adopted the stupa an Indian architect form. The temples were redesigned because of the problem that came with the original design. Cypress bark roofs replaced the ceramic tiles and the earthen floors were replaced with wood planks. -
Jomon Art
The 1st settlers of Japan were known as the Jomon people. Jomon is named after the cord markings that decorated the clay vessels. They created pottery storage vessels, clay figurines, and crystal jewels. -
Yayoi Art
The yayoi people were the next wave of immigrants in Japan. They brought the knowledge of manufacturing copper weapons and bronze bells. They also had wheel thrown and kiln fired ceramics. -
Kofun Art
The time period is named after the large tombs that were created during this time. Artifacts were bronze mirrors and clay sculptures. Those artufacts were placed outside of the tombs. -
Edo period Sculptures
A buddhist monk named Enku carved 120,000 Buddhist images in a unique style. -
Kei School of Sculpture
The Kei school of sculptors created a new and more realistic style of sculpture. The sculptures were about 26 feet and were carved in a matter of 3 months.
