Overview
Japanese-style paintings are the embodiment of Kyoto aesthetics. Their delicate scenes are created using unique mineral pigments. Flower artist Rieko Morita emphasizes life in her work. She infuses it with the vitality she feels within the flowers. Modern artists, like her, are grounded in a history that stretches back 1,000 years to the dynastic paintings of the Heian Period. All kinds of schools with distinctive styles were born throughout the long history. The Kano School of painting was favored by samurai. The Rimpa School was characterized by decorativeness. The Maruyama School stressed realism. Various traditions give Kyoto paintings diversity and allure.
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1 - 1Kyo-machiya: Connecting People's Hearts February 28, 2013 -
1 - 2Kaiseki-ryori : The Ultimate in Culinary Hospitality April 04, 2013 -
1 - 3Buddhist Statues: Figures of Belief and Beauty April 18, 2013 -
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1 - 5Japanese-style Paintings: The Breathing World of Beauty June 06, 2013 -
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1 - 9Chanoyu: A Bowl of Tea Draws Hearts Together July 18, 2013 -
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1 - 11Shojin-ryori: Zen Cuisine as Training Within the Teachings September 05, 2013 -
1 - 12Water Traditions: The Old Capital's Rich Natural Blessings September 19, 2013
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1 - 13Kyo-shikki: The Jet-black, Golden Beauty of Kyoto Lacquerware October 03, 2013 -
1 - 14Karesansui: The Zen Cosmos in a Garden for Spiritual Training October 17, 2013 -
1 - 15Nishijin-ori: Beauty Crystallized in a Kyoto Brocade November 07, 2013 -
1 - 16Shinise: Established Businesses Survive the Centuries December 05, 2013 -
1 - 17The Changing Leaves: The Transient Fall Beauty of the Ancient Capital December 19, 2013