With a focus on less is more and the power of negative space, this Japanese philosophy can bring a mysterious beauty to your ...

Nature is a masterpiece in itself, but humans have crafted countless works of art using its elements. Ikebana is a testament ...

The Heian period is considered the peak of the Japanese aesthetic tradition. Art, poetry, and literature permeated court life. As Dr. Segal points out, during the Heian period the Japanese moved away ...

Japanese art stands as a testament to the beauty of creativity, blending tradition, innovation, and a profound connection to nature. Spanning millennia, it has changed through distinct periods, each ...

A new exhibition at Zürich’s Museum for Design showcases more than six decades of Japanese poster art, exploring changing aesthetics and attitudes towards the medium… A new exhibition at Zürich’s ...

Varley, Ch. 6; Okamoto Yoshitomo, The Namban Art of Japan, pp. 114-116; 124-33; Michael Cooper, ed. They Came to Japan–An Anthology of European Reports on Japan, 1543-1640, pp. 251-272. suggested ...

Known as a masterpiece that elucidates Japanese aesthetics from the perspective of light and dark, his work continues to be read overseas as an excellent introduction to Japanese culture.

But a look back at Japanese history shows that men have used cosmetic products for over a thousand years. We look at the evolution of male aesthetics in Japan.