How does Japanese art reflect the country's historical and cultural shifts, such as the transition from the Edo period to the Meiji period, and what impact did these changes have on artistic themes...
In what ways have the developments in technology and digital media impacted contemporary Japanese art, and how are modern Japanese artists incorporating these into their creative practices?
How do traditional Japanese aesthetics, such as wabi-sabi, manifest in different forms of Japanese art, from painting and sculpture to pottery and garden design?
What are the key differences and similarities between Japanese ink wash painting (sumi-e) and Chinese ink wash painting, and how have these been reflected in the works of prominent Japanese artists?
What role did Japanese woodblock printing play in shaping Western art movements such as Impressionism, and how were Japanese artists influenced in return by Western techniques?
How does the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi reflect cultural attitudes toward imperfection and restoration, and what materials and techniques are commonly used?
In what ways did the art of tea ceremony (Chadō) embody the aesthetic principles of wabi-sabi, and how did it influence other forms of Japanese art and culture?
