What role does symbolism play in traditional Japanese art, and how are elements from nature, mythology, and religion integrated into the visual language of Japanese artworks?
How do Japanese art forms like calligraphy (shodo) and ink wash painting (sumi-e) reflect the philosophical and spiritual ideologies inherent in Zen Buddhism and other native beliefs?
What impact did Western art and culture have on the Japanese art scene during the Meiji Restoration, and how did this period give rise to the movement known as Nihonga?
In what ways do traditional Japanese aesthetics, such as wabi-sabi and mono no aware, manifest in various forms of Japanese art including pottery, painting, and architecture?
How did the Edo period influence the development and popularization of Ukiyo-e, and what are some of the most notable works and artists from this genre?
How did the Meiji Restoration impact the evolution of art in Japan, especially in terms of the interaction between Western and Japanese artistic styles?
