What role does Japanese calligraphy (shodo) play in contemporary Japanese art, and how does it integrate traditional techniques with modern expressions?
4. **What role do nature and seasonal change play in traditional Japanese art forms, such as kacho-ga (bird-and-flower paintings) and ikebana (flower arrangement)?
3. **In what ways did the Meiji Restoration impact the development of modern Japanese art, and how did it affect the interplay between traditional and Western artistic practices?
**What are the key characteristics and techniques of traditional Japanese woodblock printing (ukiyo-e), and who are some of the most influential artists in this genre?
What role did the artistic principles and styles of the Heian and Edo periods play in the evolution of Japanese visual arts, and how are they reflected in today's cultural expressions and practices?
How did the social and political changes during the Meiji Restoration impact the art created in Japan, and what are some examples of art forms or styles that emerged during this period?
In what ways do contemporary Japanese artists balance traditional techniques and modern influences in their work, and who are some notable figures in today's Japanese art scene?
