What are the distinctive features of Japanese woodblock printing, and how did artists like Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige contribute to its evolution?
How do traditional Japanese arts like ikebana (flower arranging) and tea ceremony embody the principles of wabi-sabi, and how are these concepts reflected in their practice?
What role does Japanese calligraphy play in the broader context of Japanese visual arts, and how do its techniques and styles differ from Chinese calligraphy?
How have traditional Japanese art forms, such as ukiyo-e, sumi-e (ink wash painting), and origami, evolved or been preserved in contemporary art practices?
What role does nature and the changing seasons play in Japanese art, and how is this manifested in various mediums such as painting, ceramics, and gardens?
How did the introduction of Western art techniques and materials during the Meiji Restoration impact Japanese artists and the evolution of modern Japanese art?
