Their discoveries, half a century ago on March 21, sparked a boom in studies of ancient Japanese history ... pieces worthy of the beginning of Japanese art history,” said Ariga, who was an ...

The ancient Japanese art of Kobu, long ignored in this country, demands both an exacting craftmanship and the most profound philosophic reflection for its highest enjoyment. The combination of ...

During the nation-building period of both countries, ancient China was reimagined to be an idealized ... the Association for Asian Studies, the Japan Art History Forum, the National Museum of Korea ...

Japan’s ancient art of celebrating broken pottery is rooted in an eastern philosophy of life that finds beauty in imperfection. Many believe it can help us accept our flaws and foster a sense of ...

But COS is bringing something new to the party in the form of an ancient Japanese craft. Shibori, which means to squeeze or ...

In this Ikebana guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the history, origins, theory, and modern-day practices of this ancient art form. Also known as kadō, ikebana is the traditional ...