In 794 the Emperor and Empress of Japan Moved to Heian, a City Now Called Kyoto. Many Nobles

Japanese Art

In 794 the emperor and empress of Japan moved to Heian, a city now called Kyoto. Many nobles followed their rulers to the new city. These nobles loved art and beauty, and they tried to make their new home a beautiful place through visual and performing arts, architecture, writing, and even fashion. The period of 800s to the 1100s was a golden age of Japanese culture.

Using the links below, research the art of Japan in the golden age. Then create a collage of Japanese art. Your collage may include drawings, pictures, poetry, or other examples of Japanese art and culture. This collage should look nice and will be due next Wednesday. You will have work time this Thursday and next Monday, so bring along magazine cutouts, online pictures and examples, your own art, etc.

http://www.art-and-archaeology.com/timelines/japan/heian.html

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/heia/hd_heia.htm

http://chnm.gmu.edu/wwh/modules/lesson2/lesson2.php?s=0