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Japanese Art Definition
Japanese art has left its impression on almost all areas of art - painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery, calligraphy, drama, music and architecture. Both religious and secular traditions find a place Japanese art. Buddhism had a strong influence in Japanese art of medieval times. Calligraphy and ink and water color paintings have a special place in Japanese art history. The woodblock prints called ukiyo-e used to print post cards and text books is another Japanese achievement. The landscape paintings of Momoyama period are still considered remarkable. Asymmetry, a common feature found in Japanese art is known as ‘hacho.’
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