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Differences Between "Odayaka" and "Yuruyaka" | ...
Gentle Art on the Left: "Bathed in Light" Flowing Art on the Right: "Pastoral" When writing introductions for art, there are certain words I often find myself wanting to use....
Differences Between "Odayaka" and "Yuruyaka" | ...
Gentle Art on the Left: "Bathed in Light" Flowing Art on the Right: "Pastoral" When writing introductions for art, there are certain words I often find myself wanting to use....
Architectural Masterpieces Near Tokyo
The image shows the Nakagin Capsule Tower Building, a mixed-use residential and office complex designed by Kisho Kurokawa and completed in Ginza, Tokyo, in 1972. A representative work symbolizing...
Architectural Masterpieces Near Tokyo
The image shows the Nakagin Capsule Tower Building, a mixed-use residential and office complex designed by Kisho Kurokawa and completed in Ginza, Tokyo, in 1972. A representative work symbolizing...
Kachōfūgetsu, Setsugekka, Wabi-sabi. Japanese a...
The image evokes a modern sense of Kacho Fugetsu (Beauties of Nature)Masanao Taniguchi's work The other day, when I wrote the column "Why paintings of animals and plants fit...
Kachōfūgetsu, Setsugekka, Wabi-sabi. Japanese a...
The image evokes a modern sense of Kacho Fugetsu (Beauties of Nature)Masanao Taniguchi's work The other day, when I wrote the column "Why paintings of animals and plants fit...
What is Feng Shui? An ancient yet new way of th...
The six reasons why this image's entrance is considered good feng shui are: "it is bright, clean, the flow of qi is not obstructed, it has plants and wood elements,...
What is Feng Shui? An ancient yet new way of th...
The six reasons why this image's entrance is considered good feng shui are: "it is bright, clean, the flow of qi is not obstructed, it has plants and wood elements,...
What attracts international visitors to Japan? ...
The image shows Nanako Okawa's "Mt. Fuji" Watching YouTube and social media, I often come across videos of foreign visitors to Japan expressing surprise at the food, the cleanliness...
What attracts international visitors to Japan? ...
The image shows Nanako Okawa's "Mt. Fuji" Watching YouTube and social media, I often come across videos of foreign visitors to Japan expressing surprise at the food, the cleanliness...
About Wabi-Sabi
The image is of Shisen-do in Kyoto. Let me start with a story about our company name.When we first launched the business, our company name was WASAVY. (Pronounced “Wasa-bee.”)...
About Wabi-Sabi
The image is of Shisen-do in Kyoto. Let me start with a story about our company name.When we first launched the business, our company name was WASAVY. (Pronounced “Wasa-bee.”)...
A Comprehensive Explanation of the Allure of Pr...
Among the fine arts, printmaking is a genre with a long history and unique appeal. As exemplified by ukiyo-e woodblock prints and copperplate engravings, the characteristic of being able to...
A Comprehensive Explanation of the Allure of Pr...
Among the fine arts, printmaking is a genre with a long history and unique appeal. As exemplified by ukiyo-e woodblock prints and copperplate engravings, the characteristic of being able to...
Series: The Impact of the Development of Printi...
The image is an AI-generated image. Part 3: Digital printing and the new phase of contemporary art With the spread of computers in the second half of the 20th century,...
Series: The Impact of the Development of Printi...
The image is an AI-generated image. Part 3: Digital printing and the new phase of contemporary art With the spread of computers in the second half of the 20th century,...
Series: The impact of the development of printi...
The image is an AI-generated image. Part 2: Modern Printing and the Expansion of Artistic Expression In the 19th century, printing went beyond being a simple means of reproduction and...
Series: The impact of the development of printi...
The image is an AI-generated image. Part 2: Modern Printing and the Expansion of Artistic Expression In the 19th century, printing went beyond being a simple means of reproduction and...
Series: The impact of the development of printi...
The image is an AI-generated image. The development of printing technology has dramatically changed the nature of art. From medieval European religious paintings to Edo-period ukiyo-e prints, modern posters, and...
Series: The impact of the development of printi...
The image is an AI-generated image. The development of printing technology has dramatically changed the nature of art. From medieval European religious paintings to Edo-period ukiyo-e prints, modern posters, and...
What are the effects of decorating with plants?...
The image is of Ayano Ichinoki's atelier. When did it become common to decorate homes, offices, and stores with plants? It's become so commonplace now that I don't even think...
What are the effects of decorating with plants?...
The image is of Ayano Ichinoki's atelier. When did it become common to decorate homes, offices, and stores with plants? It's become so commonplace now that I don't even think...
The act of "decorating"
Introduction - Outline the world with a little effort. When people hear the word "decorate," many will think of flowers, interior design, or clothing. However, if you look closely, aren't...
The act of "decorating"
Introduction - Outline the world with a little effort. When people hear the word "decorate," many will think of flowers, interior design, or clothing. However, if you look closely, aren't...
