...of history is an ongoing process we all participate in. According to Kristine Kuramitsu, Internment and Identity in Japanese American Art, “an ethnic community is never a monolithic entity but a group that is, by definition, connected by some set of memories and experiences.” Collective memories have shaped our identity; some people protest others choose to agree with version illustrated and perceived which best defines their relative existence. However, “with this personal identification with a community subgroup comes the threat of isolation” (Kuramitsu). The more an individual begins to recognize their heritage and embrace their origin, Gayatri Spivak, “Acting Bits/Identity Talk”, Critical Inquiry would assert, “history slouches in one’s origins, ready to comfort and kill.” The consequences of history offer to narratives, peace and equality or secondly protest and pain. In America which operates on the principle of Democracy, people and citizens believe in fundamental rights as intuitively recognizable. These provisions are grounded in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. During World War II these rights were quickly destroyed. Internment camp prisoner Henry Sugimoto and War Relocation Authority photographer Dorothea Lange’s; uncensored artwork and photography lifted the veil capturing the plight and destitute existence Japanese Americans citizens endured as a result of Executive Order 9066, issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942...
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...Question 1 (6 points) [pic] Modern Japanese painters & printmakers abandoned Japanese traditions & design principles. Question 1 options: |[pic] |True | |[pic] |False | Save Question 2 (6 points) [pic] The Sotatsu-Korin School of the Edo Period specialized in Chinese style monchrome ink painting. Question 2 options: |[pic] |True | |[pic] |False | Save Question 3 (6 points) [pic] The circular bronze mirror adopted by Japan from China during the Kofun period is one of the three treasures of Shinto prized as imperial regalia. Question 3 options: |[pic] |True | |[pic] |False | Save Question 4 (6 points) [pic] Emperor Shomu of the Nara Period invited Buddhist priest Ganjin to come from China in order to establish Toshodaiji Temple. Question 4 options: |[pic] |True | |[pic] |False | Save Question 5 (6 points) [pic] Kano School painters, active through the Ashikaga, Momoyama & Edo periods, were commissioned by shoguns & nobility to paint decorative screens with predominantly European materials, techniques & themes. Question 5 options: |[pic] |True | |[pic] |False | Save Question 6 (6 points) [pic] Edo ceramic artist Kenzan was the brother of painter Korin, & is known for decorating his pieces with designs reminiscent of Yamato-e & Chinese monochrome ink painting. Question 6 options: |[pic] |True | |[pic] |False | Save Question 7 (6 points) ...
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...I believe that there are many things that words can’t describe such as our individual feelings, the vibe of the environment that we are in, and the rush of emotion at that given moment. I believe that this is where the “magic” of art comes into play. The various media can provide a way for individuals to express sentiments, relay experiences and narrate stories that are otherwise hard to communicate through words. For this assignment I chose two art works that embodied great cultural narrative characteristics: “Virgin/Vessel” by the Chinese artist, Hung Liu (Sayre 72) and “The Fickle Type” from the series “Ten Physiognomies of Women” by the famous Japanese artist, Kitagawa Utamaro (Sayre 204). The subject matter for Liu’s painting is an upper class Chinese woman. The artwork is done in black and white, with a pop of bold red in the center and some subtle brown color at the sides. The painting is representational as its form...
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...Yayoi Kusama: The Modern Alice in Wonderland Being a pioneer in the minimalism and feminist art movement, Yayoi Kusama is constantly pushing boundaries in the realm of culture and art. Every element in Kusama’s artwork, such as repetition, pattern and accumulation, questions the viewers to rethink social and political norms of society in the hopes that it would inspire change to gender equality. Her installation, Walking Piece, serves as an exemplary example of dissolving boundaries between human, art and environment. Dressed in a traditional pink kimono and holding an umbrella decorated with traditional Japanese flowers, Kusama wanders around the city of New York against a grey sea of houses. This performance, through the association of...
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...Camacho 1 Vicente Camacho Professor Madsen English V01A 2/25/13 Japanese Restaurant: Kabuki As you walk into a Japanese restaurant what are some of the things that really stick out to you? Maybe the cultural decorations? Or perhaps the strong aroma of sushi and other great Japanese foods being prepared in the kitchen? Or maybe even some fun live entertainment? Whatever a certain Japanese restaurant has to offer, it should provide the customers with complete satisfaction. Kabuki Japanese restaurant does an adequate job of giving the customers a true feel for a Japanese like environment. Kabuki is a Japanese restaurant that is located on Riverpark, Boulevard in Oxnard, California in the new shopping center known by many now as “The Collection”. This food chain has been around since 1991 and it has continued to grow in the western United States. As you walk into the restaurant you will notice a very modern feel to the place with a few chandeliers and the large glass windows spread throughout the restaurant. Along with the restaurant being modern it also has some traditional Japanese touches such as the art, the classic Japanese style lamps, the fire, and even the music playing. The seating of the restaurant is in a fashion of multiple tables lined up evenly and it has a long bar table in the back for those twenty one and over. There is also a patio area to the left with outdoor heaters that has enough space to fit about forty people. The restaurant also tends to be quite...
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...The Politics of Art Throughout History The Politics of Art Throughout History John A Kenny I have read and understand the Strayer University Academic Integrity Policy listed in the Syllabus II of our classroom. In submitting this assignment, I assert that I acknowledged all sources, whether quoted or summarized, in APA citation style. I did not receive unauthorized assistance. I understand that violations of the Academic Integrity Policy will lead to disciplinary action against me, up to and including suspension or expulsion from the University. I understand that all students play a role in preserving the academic integrity of the University and have an obligation to report violations of the Academic Integrity Policy committed by other students. Name: _John A. Kenny______ Date: __Nov, 13, 2009________ Abstract A brief explanation of how art has carried political messages throughout history. The Politics of Art Throughout History Why All Art is Political When people begin to discuss the idea of the convergence of art and politics, many times the focus of the discussion gravitates toward images of propaganda art such as Rosy the Riveter, or Hitler Youth posters. While these are certainly two very obvious examples of art created purely for political reasons, I submit that all art makes some sort of political statement. The political message that is portrayed in artwork is typically influenced by a few major factors, the issues and ideas that are important...
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...paper is to the people who help us Table of Contents Title Page i Table of Contents ii Chapter 1 What is anime? Why is Anime Addicting? Does watching anime affect our personality? What can and can’t we learn from watching anime? How can anime influence us? What is anime? According to Dictionary.com “a Japanese style of motion-picture animation, characterized by highly stylized, colorful art, futuristic settings, Violence and, sexuality.” According to anime otaku (obsessed of anime) “essential for life on this planet. A type of art that isn’t stationary, an art that doesn’t bore you to death. Without it I would have died of boredom.” Anime is short for Animation. Usually when talking about “anime” it is referred to Japanese animation that has been adapted from Japanese manga. Anime is an abbreviation of the English word “animation”, originating in Japan through the roots...
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...analysis Strategic Management Topic: PEST ANALYSIS OF JAPAN. Submitted To: Sir Faiez H. Sayel Submitted By: Ali Ahmad Majoka 006 Ifrah Javaid 045 Muhammad Habibullah 084 Nayab Ameen 115 Sharjeel Arslan 139 Zahid Yousaf 166 Qaiser Abbas 175 Section: MBA-13C COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore PEST Analysis of Japan: Political analysis: • Political System: Japan is a democratic country, but it is a very different kind of democracy to that prevailing in most of Europe in countries like France and Germany. The main reason for this is the dominant position of one party – the Liberal Democratic Party – which held power almost unbroken for more than 50 years. The Diet Japan is a parliamentary kingdom governed by a Prime Minister and his cabinet. The parliament is called the Diet and is composed of the upper House of Councilors and the lower House of Representatives. The House of Representatives can be dissolved anytime by the Prime Minister. The lower house holds most of the decision power. The party which achieves a majority in the lower house can nominate the Prime Minister (usually the party president). Political parties The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is the only stable party of the last 4 decades. It has been in power since its foundation in 1958, keeping an undisrupted...
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...planned due to economic reasons. People consider migration only when the move benefits the family now and whether here they can still support their family in the process. Preserving and revitalizing Japantown is essential as a manifestation of Japanese American history, a celebration of current cultural expression and an inspiration to future generations about Japanese American cultural heritage. (1) - Concepts for the Japantown Community Plan, November 2000 Immigration has historically been from country of origin to a well established familiar community. For example, Japantown in San Franscisco, was created by immigrants from Japan. The migration happened around 1869. Word then spread (via the media) that San Franscisco was a place that would be “tolerant” of the Japanese influx into the area. They then moved on droves becoming know “This first generation – Issei, flocked to the area and. Cultural identity remained intact. This is because the surrounded themselves by the same culturally inspired community base. The people flourished because they were still either connected to people of like mind and they had similar goals in which they worked toward. Until 1906 it had the largest Japanese population of any mainland American city. This only changed because of the San Japantown, is still a strong community;...
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...Running head: HEALING ART Healing Art Student Name Strayer University BUS520 Professor Name Date Healing Art Splashes of Hope is a growing company that creates therapeutic art and alternative methods in healing. The artists at Splashes of Hope provide inspiration and hope to patients who otherwise would be viewing a blank wall while receiving chemotherapy. The custom-made murals are a therapeutic distraction technique in pain management in a healthcare setting. The artwork installation on entrance doors and in elevators lobbies also welcomes patients. Globalization Splashes of Hope is blossoming and growing into an international organization. They receive requests for custom artwork and prints to be installed from facilities throughout the United States and the world. Splashes of Hope is doing research to find a country to expand their business and manufacturing process. Expansion in a country high in creativity and manufacturing skills is the next stage. The human resources department views Japan as a leading country of choice for the globalization of Splashes of Hope therapeutic art division. Japan has a long history of adopting of imported ideas (Japan painting, 1994). They established a copying process ranging from emulation to synthesis (Japan painting, 1994). The majority of the labor force would consist of routine intensive labor. Evaluation and understanding of communication practices and cultural differences between the United States and Japan will insure...
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...Culture Identification Paper Japanese Culture April Bane Culture is a way of life. It is invisible like the air, but as obvious as the ground below. It is dynamic and evolving. Culture is defined as an accumulated pattern of values, beliefs, and behaviors, shared by an identifiable group of people with a common history and verbal and nonverbal symbol systems (Neulip, 2012). One such identifiable group is the Japanese. They have selectively adapted to outside influences yet their evolving culture constantly remains sensitive to nature, time, space, honor, loyalty and sincerity. As a result of this adaptive style, the Japanese culture is distinctive and as a group they are survivors. Japan is a very homogenous culture with 98.5 percent of the population being ethnic Japanese (Martin, 2012). This factor alone identifies the Japanese as a macroculture, or group, which is not to be confused with a microculture. Microcultures are those identifiable groups of people who share a set of values, beliefs, behaviors and who possess a common history and a verbal and nonverbal symbol system that is similar to the dominant culture but varies in some way, perhaps subtly. Microcultures can be different from the larger culture in a variety of ways, most often because of race, ethnicity, language, or behavior. Generally, they are the result of immigration, annexation or colonization. Microcultures also inhabit the same geographical area as the macroculture. It is...
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...them telling me about how much they loved Japan, and out of all the countries they have seen, Japan was one of their favorites. They put their trip to Japan up there along with going on an African safari, seeing the Pyramids of Egypt, and bashing around the streets of London. My grandmother has brought back souvenirs and beautiful artwork from the places she has visited, and her most prized possessions are the paintings she has brought back from Japan. I would like to see the country for myself and get a glimpse of why my grandparents have put it so high on their list of favorite places visited. Area History and Customs The Japanese culture seen today dates back many centuries, starting from 710 and continuing to the year 1333. It is greatly influenced by the Nara, Hein, and Kamakura periods (Grayson, 2016). One of the main attractions to Japanese culture are gardens. “Gardening in Japan ties ritual and religion to garden design and horticulture techniques” (Grayson, 2016). Many of the historical gardens are well-kept by Zen Buddhist monks as a part of their monasteries, but some gardens are still open for public-view (Grayson, 2016). One of the most famous gardens in Japan is the Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto. The garden...
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...In Praise oJ Shadows [::s] meditation on the Japanese house bas broadened to uncouer tbe most sensitiue connections betueen interiority, space, culture, etbnicity, body, eroticism, shadou, and human personality. In Praise of Shadows JUNICHIRO TANIZAKI lunicbiro Tanizaki (155G196, is one of tbe giants of modern Japanese 'Vestfi.ction. Born and raised in Tokyo, be fell early under tbe influence of 'Vilde and tried to ern "decadent" writers sach as Baudelaire, Poe, and reconcile bis young man's taste for tbe macabre and modern uitb an nttraction to lapanese tradition, ubicb deepened as be greu oldet. In 1923, ubile in his mid-tbirties, be moued witb his family to Osaka, thus distancing bimself from tbe capital and his past as a "son of Tokyo." Taniwki's work bas a delightful spiq quality and is filled witb brio, b* mor, and robust spirits-especially compared to bis great, dour contempol J I I rary, Yasanari Kautabata. Tbere is frequently also a toucb of tbe peruerse and a fascination witb ctuelty in Tanizaki, thougb somebou (as in tbe work of tbe flmmaker Luis Bufruel) tbe results manage to be liberating and pleasurable. His najor works include Naomi, Some Prefer Nettles, Seven Tales, I The Key, Diary of a Mad Old Man, and uhat is arguably tbe greatest passionate Japanese noael of tbe tuentietb century, The Makioka Sisters. A Tanizaki also adapted the great eleuentb-century classic The antiquarian, Tale of Genji into modern lapanese-a labor of loae...
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...Often considered the last of the great Edo period (1603-1868) landscape print designers, Ando Hiroshige also known as Utagawa Hiroshige lived a relatively quiet life. He was the son of Ando Genemon a fire warden in Edo castle. Ando Hiroshige at a young age exhibited talent in art and was often seen practicing around the castle. At the tender age of 12, Hiroshige lost both of his parents. After his father’s death, Hiroshige accepted the title of fire warden. Soon after, he applied for an apprenticeship at the Toyokuni School and Toyohiro School. Toyokuni and Toyohiro were both students of the founder of the Utagawa School, Toyoharu. Hiroshige was only accepted at the Toyohiro School. While studying at the Toyohiro School, Hiroshige studied Kano and Shijo painting style and created traditional ukiyo-e prints like print of kabuki actors and bijinga (beautiful women)....
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...According to the Tibetan Buddhism, the cycle of life can be represented vividly through painting. The painting was the only traditionally imaged representation in the past. There is a Japanese art of kusozu, visualizing the nine stages of human decomposing through watercolor painting. The art was inspired by a Buddhist text, Discourse on the Great Wisdom. In particular, the painting Body of a Courtesan in Nine Stages of Decomposition by Kobayashi Eitaku in the 1870s demonstrates the mixed theme of birth and death. The book displays two out of nine stages: the first and the seventh stage. The first stage begins with the pre-death portrait of the subject and the seven stage illustrates how the body consumed by unseen animals. The process of the...
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