Tag Archives: Japanese art

Reborn-Art Festival Breathes Life Into A Struggling Region

The Reborn-Art Festival hopes to revitalize an area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake
Posted on July 17, 2019 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

On March 11, 2011, the magnitude 9 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami devastated the Tohoku region of in the northeast of Japan. In 2017, musician and producer Takeshi Kobayashi founded the Reborn-Art Festival with the aim of rebuilding the … Continue reading →

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Exploring Themes of Life and Death in Hasegawa Tōhaku’s Landscapes

The Japanese artist uses simple designs to express complex ideas
Posted on March 4, 2018 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Known as one of the greatest painters in Japanese history, Hasegawa Tōhaku has influenced countless artists over the centuries. He is famous for his simple, almost reserved painting style; Hasegawa Tōhaku’s landscapes are all deeply serene and minimalist in nature. … Continue reading →

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“Kuzosu: the Death of a Noble Lady and the Decay of Her Body”

Death and decay can have a positive side
Posted on February 18, 2018 by Debra L. Stang (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The kusozu are traditional Japanese watercolor paintings that gained popularity between the 13th and 19th centuries. The paintings depict graphic images of death and decay. Kusozu were created in the Buddhist tradition to meditate on the temporary nature of the … Continue reading →

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