In the course of history, a plethora of different Bushido schools appeared throughout Japan bringing variations to the philosophy, involving different social classes, and expanding the doctrine. Due to its extreme influence, Bushido became an essential part of Japanese culture (McKay & McKay, 2008). Bushido principles generally focus on the image of emperor and promote virtues of loyalty above life, honor, calmness, justice, high
Even those who received an education received only the education required to fulfill the needed position. Artists had little interest in showing things in realistic perspective. Middle Ages artwork usually had a flat, two-dimensional look and lacked perspective (Chaffey Classes 1998). Artists frequently used tempura paints and gold to illuminate paintings. A2.
Ghiberti has shown foreshorening in his work and his anatomy is convincing. The figures appear overwhelmed by the drapery. The boldness and strength of the weighty new classical figures can be seen. Classical style that emphasizes the bodies of figures more than the elegant draperies that enfold them. Ghiberti created expressive, strong facesbased on examples he knew of antient Roman art.
The two main types, Painted Pottery and Black Pottery, belong to the two distinct cultural groups of the Neolithic, the Yangshao and the Lungshan. These two types of pottery were not for everyday use, rather, a plain course type of pottery was used that varied between the colors gray, black, red, and white. The dwellings of this time were in clusters that suggest kinship was important. Clothing was made of hemp and the main domesticated animals were pigs and dogs. The Yangshao lived in the mountainous regions of northern and western China in round or rectangular houses that were below ground level and surrounded by little walls of earth.
Buddhism played a major part in the architectural design of the Konin era. Japanese Buddhists adopted the Indian idea of the stupa as a worship place, but modified it. The Indian stupas were domed, while the Japanese ones of the Konin era had pyramidal roofs. However, a new kind of pagoda developed that combined the styles developed during that time. The pyramidal roof was present, but a domed roof was superimposed upon it.
Japanese Americans Entering this exhibit was an amazing experience for me. The reason why I find this culture so important was because I was able to relate it to so many other cultures and traditions, even mine as well. So today I would like to share my experience about the Japanese-American culture and traditions. The Japanese had immigrated to America before any other Asian immigrants, beginning in the 1840’s. They came to America like any other immigrants, hoping for a dream and willing to work for it.
Taika Reforms A: The Taika Reforms were a Japanese set of articles created by Emporer Kotoku during the mid-7th century. B: The Taika Reforms were important in World History because it's main goals were to centralize the imperial court and to be just like the Chinese in all aspects of life and even today, the impacts of the reforms can be seen in Japanese cultural life. Ichenotana A: Ichenotana was a very narrow Japanese strip of shore, between mountains on the north, and the sea to the south which was also the Taira fortress and the main battlefield of the Gempei War during the late-12th century. B: Ichenotana was important in World History because this was where the Minamoto won the Gempei War even though the Taira regarded Ichenotana as the safest place for a fortress and as a result of the Minamoto's siege of Ichenotana, the Taira would be destroyed and the Minamoto would establish the Kamakura Shogunate under Minamoto no Yoritomo. Gempei War A: The Gempei War was a conflict between the Japanese clans of the Taira and Minamoto during the late-12th century.
Discussion Board #1 Describe your knowledge of APA history thus far and in what ways the readings and the lectures contributed to new and useful knowledge. Please also take this time to reflect on how the history of Asian Americans and Hawaiians helped to shape US culture and society. After the start of this course, I can most definitely say that my knowledge of APA history has grown tremendously. Thus far, the readings and lectures have contributed to new and useful knowledge in ways that I can most definitely relate to. For instance, to start a new life- my uncle endured many; many sacrifices to not only better his life, but to uplift the struggles of the lives of future generations of his family to come- such as myself.
Cultural policy in general refers to government measures taken to encourage or to protect activities in areas defined as cultural (Marsh & James, 2012). Through the decades, the cultural sector has played a most important role in national cohesion. Government intervention has also boosted the cultural industry and so have technological advances, which have helped in the dissemination of mass culture among the citizens. The modern- state is a sophisticated information apparatus with the government and traditional mass media acting as the two major information arms (Gasher, 2012, p. 9). However, there have been several stumbling blocks.
O2005 also involved major changes to P&G’s culture, systems and processes to support the risk taking and innovative behavior Jager wanted to encourage to drive global innovation as a core strategic capability. Do The impact of these changes on Japan provides the focus for the next section of the case. In particular, it tracks the way in which Japan becomes a