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Art and Culture in Heian Japan

Art and Culture in Heian Japan. The Big Idea Japanese culture experienced a golden age during the Heian period of the 800s to the 1100s. 7.5.4 7.5.5. The Golden Age of Japan. Main Idea 1: Japanese nobles created great art in their court at Heian. The Golden Age of Japan.

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Art and Culture in Heian Japan

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  1. Art and Culture in Heian Japan The Big Idea Japanese culture experienced a golden age during the Heian period of the 800s to the 1100s. 7.5.4 7.5.5

  2. The Golden Age of Japan • Main Idea 1: • Japanese nobles created great art in their court at Heian.

  3. The Golden Age of Japan • The Japanese imperial court was made up of a group of nobles who lived nearby and served the emperor. • The emperor and his court moved to the city of Heian in 794. Heian is now known as the city of Kyoto.

  4. The Golden Age of Japan • The period of the Heian court was considered a “golden age” for Japanese culture.

  5. The Golden Age of Japan • Fashion: Beautiful silk robes and decorative fans became popular. Notice the nature designs on the robes and fans.

  6. The Golden Age of Japan • Literature: This was the time of the greatest writers in Japanese history. Many of the most famous writers were women, supported by the noble class.

  7. Lady Murasaki Shikibu’s famous book – The Tale of Genji

  8. The Golden Age of Japan Lady Murasaki Shikibu’s famous book – The Tale of Genji

  9. The Golden Age of Japan Lady Murasaki Shikibu’s famous book – The Tale of Genji

  10. The Golden Age of Japan • Visual Art: Paintings, calligraphy, & architecture were more elaborate.

  11. The Golden Age of Japan

  12. The Golden Age of Japan Japanese art was often about nature.

  13. The Golden Age of Japan The Byōdō-in temple in the city of Uji, Japan was built during the Heian peiod.

  14. The Golden Age of Japan The Kondo, built during the Heian peiod.

  15. The Golden Age of Japan • Performing Arts: Musicians, jugglers, acrobats, and actors all entertained the court.

  16. 7. A lot of Japan’s art was made by people of the Heian imperial court, especially noble women. A. True B. False

  17. 8. Lady Murasaki Shikabu is important because she wrote the world’s first novel. What is the name of her book? A. The Pillow Book B. The Tale of Genji • The Tale of Heian • The Pillowcase Book E. I don’t know

  18. 9. All of the following were Japanese art forms that you learned about, EXCEPT… • Fashion • Performing Arts • Ceramics • Visual Arts E. I don’t know

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