How has Japanese art evolved through different historical periods such as the Jomon, Heian, and Edo periods, and what are the distinguishing characteristics of each?
How do traditional Japanese aesthetics, such as wabi-sabi and ma, manifest in various forms of Japanese art, including pottery, painting, and architecture?
How have Japanese art forms such as calligraphy, origami, and ikebana (flower arranging) been used to express cultural values and philosophy throughout history?
In what ways do Japanese tea ceremonies reflect the principles of wabi-sabi, and how are these principles expressed in the art and aesthetics of the tea ceremony?
What is the significance of the use of natural materials and minimalism in traditional Japanese architecture, such as in the design of shoji screens and tatami flooring?
What role does symbolism play in Japanese art, and how do elements like cherry blossoms, dragons, and koi fish convey cultural and philosophical meanings?
