What is the significance of ceramics and pottery in Japanese culture, and how have different regional styles, like Arita or Raku, contributed to the diversity of Japanese ceramics?
How has contemporary Japanese art evolved in response to globalization, and what are some of the key themes and artists that define this modern movement?
In what ways has Japanese calligraphy (shodo) contributed to the cultural and artistic identity of Japan, and how does it differ from Chinese calligraphy?
What role does nature play in traditional Japanese art forms such as ink wash painting (sumi-e) and landscape gardening, and how is this reflected in their composition and subject matter?
How does the Japanese aesthetic principle of "wabi-sabi," which emphasizes imperfection and transience, manifest in various forms of Japanese art such as pottery, tea ceremonies, and architecture?
