Arts of Asia, Edo Period




Above is called The Great Wave, done by Katsushika Hokusai, 1830-1832. I love the different shades of blue used for the waves. The boat is also a great touch as well as Mount Fuji in the distance. Mount Fuji is the highest in Japan and is considered sacred. At the time this painting was completed the artist was 70 years old. Hokusai worked with near and far contrast in this piece. 

https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/south-east-se-asia/japan-art/a/hokusai-under-the-wave-off-kanagawa-the-great-wave


Above is a piece done by Utagawa Hiroshige, called The Urami Water Waterfall in Niko from of Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Providence,  1853. The water fall is very strong and big. The lines stand out on this piece. The rocks in the background appear as weak and could potentially cause the rocks to fall. There  looks to be hot and cold areas, blue as cool and the warm orange sun in the air. 



Above is a statue of Saigo Takamori placed in Ueno Park in Tokyo completed in 1898. Saigo Takamori was the most influential samurai in Japan. The statue is beside his dog and is dressed in his samurai clothing as well as his sword. Being a figure people look up too is amazing and creating a sculpture of such an influential person will allow their legacy to live on. 

https://www.gotokyo.org/en/spot/542/index.html


The urami waterfall in Niko, 1853 - education - asian art museum. Education. (2020, March 25). Retrieved August 1, 2022, from https://education.asianart.org/resources/the-urami-waterfall-in-niko-1853/ 

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  1. AnonymousAugust 2, 2022 at 9:04 PM

    Hi Cati! The Great Wave is one of my favorite Japanese pieces. I didn't realize how old Hokusai was when he created the block print, crazy! I've never seen The Urami Waterfall painting before. The way that the water falls near the top of the piece confuses me a bit? I like the colors though and am interested with the two people under the waterfall. How long did the Edo period of art last?

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  2. JenniferAugust 4, 2022 at 10:43 AM


    Asia has many paintings that date way far back. They had them hung in their rooms as symbols of fertility, luck, or even to show wealth. Their art was probably the first time ancient history did it for decoration. Many artifacts were symbols of religion or used in ceremonies. They weren't just for decoration as many paintings were in Asia. The decoration was essential to show wealth and bring luck to the home's owner. I learned this from watching many Asian shows and movies. It may not be how they saw or explained them, but that's how I see their art. They had art painting for pleasure, unlike any other people during their time.

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  3. Kody CarlsonAugust 5, 2022 at 11:54 PM

    I also choose the first piece, and did not know it is the highest in Japan. I really enjoyed the second painting, its a amazing art piece and the lines definitely stand out in that painting. Great Post!

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  4. Gavi XAugust 6, 2022 at 12:12 AM

    Hello Cait, you choose a nice culture to do a non-western post on. I also am interested in the Japanese culture. The first piece you chose is a very popular well-known piece, but it is beautiful. The second piece however I think is my favorite, it reminds me of a Tarot card, funny enough I just saw a piece like this one on someone else post too. Are these Japanese Tarot cards? You chose some very nice pieces of art and had some good information, keep up the good work! :)

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