Surf these sites: A Glimpse of Japanese Ideals -- Based on eleven lectures given at various American institutions by Professor Jiro Harada on aspects of Japanese art. A Reader''s Guide to the Arts of Japan -- Extensive bibliography sponsored by the Asia Society. Catalogues printed works only. About Mingei -- Short history of the beginning of the folk arts movement in 20th century Japan. Art of Japan -- Educational and interactive website featuring information on origami, architecture, sculpture, Japanese gardens, and painting. Edo Japan - A Virtual Tour -- Take a tour through Tokyo during the period of the Tokugawa shoguns, and learn about the history of Japan''s greatest city. Illustrated by ukiyo-e images, the text discusses the traditions that underlie Japanese culture. Edo-Tokyo Museum -- Presents 400 years of Edo/Tokyo history. Collection includes original artifacts and reproductions. Encyclopedia Mythica: Japanese Mythology -- The index file for the Japanese area. Explore Japan: Japanese Gardens And Culture -- Explore Japanese culture, art, crafts, Japanese gardens, Zen gardens, food and lifestyle. Handicrafts -- Short discussion of traditional crafts in the twentieth century. Introduction to Japanese Traditional Arts -- Theater arts, fine arts and literature, with links. Japan Bazaar -- Traditional Japanese folk arts, handcrafts and design ware. Japanese Art -- History of Japanese art, with nine b & w illustrations. Japanese Art in the Asia Society Collection -- Virtual exhibition of more than 25 objects in the collection. Visitors can select either an interactive QuickTime tour or a more linear progression through the exhibition. Also includes an excellent bibliography of Japanese art. Japanese Artistic Traditions -- Discussion of aesthetic concepts, and of the activities of the Department of Cultural Affairs, established in 1968. Japanese Folk Toys - Not Just Child''s Play -- Examples from the collection of the Califonia Academy of Science. Michi Online: Journal of Japanese Cultural Arts -- Magazine, links, and resources for everyone interested in Japanese arts, culture, and meditation, from aikido to Zen. Minpaku, the National Museum of Ethnology (Osaka) -- Research, training and public exhibits on cultures around the world. Includes a virtual tour of the collections. Osaka Cyber Museum -- Takeji Iwamiya''s photos of the artifacts of traditional Japanese culture. Premodern Japanese Studies -- Homepage of Premodern Japanese Studies listserv for those with research interest in older periods of art, history, religion and culture. Has bibliography, translations, studies and archives. Rekishi-Kaido -- A guide to the history and traditional culture of the Kansai region. San Diego Museum of Art: Permanent Collection -- Only one illustration from each category of the Japanese collection (painting, lacquer, armor, etc.), but text description includes a history of each category, as well as of the particular work displayed. Shogi -- Has information on how to play, relevent books, some Tsume, variants, software, and links. Shogi Home Page -- The Japanese version of international chess. Introduction (rules, pieces, moves, diagrams), strategic puzzles, associations, links, more. Special Exhibition at the MOA Museum of Art -- Exhibition of works from the Edo period reflecting the Japanese view of nature. Illustrated, with explanations. The Costume Museum - The Rebirth of The Tale of Genji -- Kyoto Museum containing Japanese costumes from all eras. Illustrated samples from the Heian period exhibit. Includes a page on The Tale of Genji Museum. The Rhode Island School of Design Museum Collection -- 6 examples of Japanese art forms (5 17th century). B&W illustrations, but the descriptions are lengthy, and offer historical details. Traditional Crafts of Japan -- A presentation of all the traditional craft industries of Japan. Visual Arts -- Overview of history from stone-age beginnings to contemporary. WebMuseum: Japanese Art and Architecture -- Japanese art from prehistoric to modern times. Whale Meat in the Traditional Japanese Diet -- From the Jomon period to 1987. Woodwork -- Regional woodworking crafts. World Art Treasures -- Slides from the Jacques-Edouard Berger Foundation collection, illustrating Berger''s idea of the fundamental aspects of Japanese art. Mostly sculpture.
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