The art of Japan

“If you want to draw a bird, you should become a bird.” The geographical position, the features of state policy and the ancient traditions of the people led to its isolation from other countries. By virtue of this, the culture and art of Japan acquired pronounced unique features, which have a special attractiveness in engraving and painting. The painting of Japan is one of the most ancient and amazing types of creativity. Like any other, it has a long story, which is a long way of rivalry and interweaving of original Japanese principles, adaptations of foreign ideas, a change of schools and styles. This is Yamato-E and Sumy-e, and one of the most popular areas of Japanese art of Edo period is an engraving of Ukiyo-e. This is a galaxy of famous masters, such as: Cano Aitoku, Kano Sunraku, Toyo Sessy, Hisikawa Moromonobu, Utamaro Kitagawa and Suzuki Harunobo, Katsusika Hokusai, Utagawa Hirosige and others.

But no matter how diverse the means of expression, school and painting techniques are, there is one trait that unites and distinguishes Japanese art from any other - the search for harmony between all the components of life is perhaps the most that the most Characteristic for all directions of the art of Japan. The desire to find those brightest strokes that best emphasize the individuality of the depicted object, regardless of the method of presenting information, makes the art of this country actual and everywhere.