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Med Japan Painting
Art History Terms to Know
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Yamato-e | A traditional Japanese painting style that emerged during the Heian period, characterized by the use of bright colors, intricate patterns, and depictions of Japanese landscapes, scenes from court life, and narrative stories. |
| Emaki (絵巻) | A horizontal handscroll format for Japanese painting and calligraphy, which is meant to be viewed section by section as it is unrolled, allowing the viewer to experience the artwork in a linear, narrative manner. |
| Byobu (屏風) | A folding screen used to divide spaces in traditional Japanese architecture, often decorated with painted scenes or calligraphy on paper or silk. |
| Hikime Kigacho | A painting technique used in Yamato-e, featuring outlined facial features and a lack of linear perspective, creating a distinctive and stylized look. (Heian period) |
| Fuki-nuki yatai | A technique in Japanese narrative handscroll painting where roofs of buildings are omitted to reveal interior scenes, providing insights into characters' activities and interactions, often used in emaki like the Tale of Genji handscrolls. |
| Genji Monogatari Emaki | An illustrated handscroll of the Tale of Genji, a classic work of Japanese literature written by Murasaki Shikibu, dating back to the 12th century and considered a masterpiece of Japanese narrative painting. |
| Tale of the Heike (think of the Attack on Sanjo Palace) | A medieval Japanese epic, recounting the rise and fall of the Taira clan, which has been a popular subject in Japanese scroll paintings and other forms of visual art. |
| Sumi-e | A painting technique that uses ink and water, often in monochrome, to create a wide range of tones and textures, emphasizing the beauty of brushstrokes and the expressive power of ink. |
| Sesshu Toyo (雪舟等楊) | A prominent Japanese ink painter and Zen monk from the Muromachi period, who studied painting in China and later developed his own distinctive style, known for his powerful landscapes and masterful use of ink. |
| Kamakura Period (鎌倉時代) | (1185-1333) marked by the rise of the samurai class and the establishment of a military government, which influenced the development of Japanese scroll painting, with an emphasis on realism, religious themes, and depictions of warriors and battles. |
| Muromachi Period (室町時代) | A period of Japanese history (1336-1573) characterized by the rise of Zen Buddhism, the flourishing of ink painting, and the development of distinct schools of painting, such as the Kano and Tosa schools. |
| Heian Period (平安時代) | A period of Japanese history (794-1185) known for the rise of the imperial court, the development of Japanese writing systems, and the emergence of the Yamato-e painting style, which became the foundation for later Japanese scroll painting. |
| Monochrome painting (白描画) | A painting technique that uses a single color, usually ink, to create an artwork with a focus on lines, brushwork, and shading. This technique was popular in Japanese Zen Buddhist painting and was influenced by Chinese ink painting traditions. |
| Night Attack at Sanjo Palace | A 13th-century Japanese handscroll painting depicting the dramatic events of the Heiji Rebellion (1160), showcasing detailed battle scenes and the fuki-nuki-yatai technique. Shift from Heian court aesthetics to the portrayal of samurai life and warfare. |
| Samurai | Medieval Japanese warriors. |
| Shogun | In 12th- through 19th-century Japan, a military governor who managed the country on behalf of a figurehead emperor. |
| Shogunate | The Japanese military government of the 12th through 19th centuries. |
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