By Sarah S., Siena R., Ashley G., and Ashley N. P.3

D: 1495 P/S: Muromachi Period; Splashed-Ink Style A: Toyo Sesshu M/T: Hanging scroll, ink on paper Series of rapid, broad strokes and drips on canvas F: Gift to an art student of the Zen monks (according to the inscription on top) C: Artist was not as devoted to Zen as others; was a teacher to art students DT: calm background, focal point is frantic, contrasting colors, unclear image, resembles watercolor style, 3-Dimensional, perspective used, variation of neutral colors Ideas: Depicts two figures in a boat, with a tree and mountain in the background N: SPLASHED-INK PAINTING

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D: Late 16th Century P/S: Momoyama Period A: Kano Eitoku M/T: Six-paneled screen; color, ink, and gold leaf on paper Yellow and black colors used F: Palace, monumental decoration C: Momoyama Period inspired cultural, religious, and philosophical art DT: detailed muscles, minimal setting, large scale, bold, powerful, movement/rhythm, warm colors, organic lines, isolated, contrasting colors, perspective used Ideas: Established lions as more than just Buddhist symbols, they had power N: CHINESE LIONS

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D: 1765 P/S: Edo Period A: Suzuki Harunobu M/T: Woodblock print Nishiki-e F: C: Artist played key role in developing multi-colored prints DT: separated colors, bright, narrative, dark outline, light colors, incorporates foreshortening, clean lines, mix of angular/organic lines N: EVENING BELL AT THE CLOCK

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Q- Describe the Tea Ceremony’s impact on art and discuss the advent of the Rimpa School as an alternative to the traditional school. A- For many years, tea ceremonies have been the favorite pastime and use of refinement. The tea ceremony started in the Momoyama Period, this important activity was looked upon as political and ideological implications. It was used for any occasion and was socially significant and gave many the ability to express sophistication. It created a new kind of art in a way that teacups and silverware became beautiful pieces of art. A new room, the tearoom had thick straw mats called tatami, with an alcure called tokohama. Later in the Edo Period, the Rinpa school emerges, it attracted a variety of individuals, to practice art and learn the new techniques and forms. MAIN POINT ONE –TEA CEREMONY

Prior to the Momoyama Period, the Tosa and Kano schools were two different techniques used in painting. In contrast to the Tosa school, which incorporated spontaneous, rapid brush strokes, a painter used broad brush strokes and bold outlines to define forms in the Kano school. However, artwork changed even more during the unification of Japan in the Momoyama period, and became even bolder with enlarged motifs. This change in art was a result of Japanese warlords building massive fortresses and needing lavish decorations inside them. SECOND MAIN POINT- SCHOOL TECHNIQUES

Japan's large population was very well educated, which enabled the spend of literati style and ukiyo-e. Because the people were well educated, cultural ideals with art in mind were spread like wildfire. The literati style was formed in landscapes with paintings of dense foliage. These ideals are shown through self-expression brought in various schools so both styles were enabled. Ukiyo- e was a flourishing style because ukiyo-e stood for floating world of pleasure which appealed to the people. Overall, the masses of population growth wanted a change for more liberal art forms to fit a larger and more cultured population, therefore achieving a combination of literati style and ukiyo-e. MAIN POINT THREE- COMBINATION OF STYLES

Q- Differentiate between the westernization of Japanese oil painting and the work of Ernest Fenollosa and Okakura Kakuzo to resist this westernization. Discuss how folk art and refined rusticity impacted ceramic traditions. A- Oil painting had become a major pastime in the later 19th century during the Meiji Period. This new period also brought a new technique along with it, and many of the artists were inspired by western art. But there were some artists that tried to keep the Japanese style in their art. Such as a professor Ernest Fenollosa and one of his students, Okakura Kakuzo. They encouraged young artists to use both western and Japanese-style art and paintings. Ceramic art was a big attention grabber worldwide. The textures and designs were influenced from the older folk art, and Hamada Shoji was one of the leading figures in this movement. MAIN POINT FOUR-OIL PAINTINGS

Geometric period Sculpture made of clay Narrative, tells a story Mourning scene and procession in the honor of the decease Colors used are black and gold Many registers Open mouth and base, it was assumed to be used to give stuff to the dead Momoyama period Shino ware with underglaze design Used for religious practices and for daily uses Black and white coloring was the popular Japanese style Not a narrative Geometric Krater (740 BCE)Tea Ceremony Water Jar (1338) COMPARISON: GREECE VS. JAPAN

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