Japanese Art

[Lori]

For me, my appreciation of Japanese art lies often in the delicate presentations of nature; birds, plum and cherry blossoms....delicate leaves with use of pastel colors in hues that somehow surprise.


Huang Huanwu (1906-1985)






Itō Jakuchū (Japan, 1716–1800),








Here is a Hokusai (*See above pages) in more muted tones. Beautiful!!

Yellow Chrysanthemums on a Blue Ground Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760–1849) Period: Edo period (1615–1868) Date: ca. 1825 Culture: Japan Medium: Polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on paper

[NurseRatched]

These are simply gorgeous, Lori! So gorgeous it hurts. I'm a sucker for this art, especially the birds and cherry blossoms. The details in these prints are stunning. Whenever I'm in an antique shop, I search out paintings/prints such as these. Love love love

[Lori]

Aren't they, though? There is such a harmony in form and color, and a nod to simplicity.

[Lori]

The KITE



Flying Kites at New Year, detail for a woodblock print by Chikanobu (1838-1912)

http://www.kiteman.co.uk/JAPANESE%20HISTORY4.html


From traditional to contemporary...







Fun With Kites!




“Unwind, Pictures In The Sky” by KQED, is a fascinating interview with artist Goyo Kazuka, an expert in the traditional Japanese art of hand painted Hamamatsu kites. Kazuka, who was born in Hamamatsu, Japan, explains the history, structure and artistry of the kites. He also expresses his joy in keeping this tradition alive through festivals and classes in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Kite Flying Around the World



The giant octopus in action...(Yes, another octopus, ladies...)