the ART of EAST ASIA
We’re focusing on three different cultures with intertwined cultures. Each vibrantly expresses its distinct style while maintaining connections with a common heritage.
East Asia, roughly described as the landmass including China, Japan and Korea is a vast area.
There are many cultures not included in this general term. The three largest countries mentioned share large similarities and even larger distinctions in how their cultures are expressed through art.
CHINA
The oldest continuous artistic expression on Earth. Exceptionally advanced pottery, painting and stoneware pre-date almost all other cultures. Influential beyond its own borders, Chinese art formed the region’s traditional expression.
JAPAN
Isolated and yet worldly at the same time, Japanese artworks are an expression of secular and religious symbolism; royal wealth and everyday work. Outstanding woodwork, textiles and calligraphy create a robust creative legacy unique in the world.
KOREA
Strategically positioned, Korea retained its independence and developed extraordinary traditions of ceramics, metalworking and decorative art. Cross-cultural influences created a rich vocabulary of form, design and artistic expression.