~Japanese classical literature and folklore are full of mysterious stories that have often been depicted in various art forms~ Diverse value systems are respected...
Japonisme became popular among Western artists during the latter half of the 19th century. It was a huge movement in many areas of art, including...
Ukiyo-e painter Hokusai from the late Edo period is considered in Europe to be so exceptional that artists will immediately think of ukiyo-e whenever his...
People being boiled in pots and lakes of blood—these are sights that would make you shudder. They are called Buddhist “hellscapes,” and are now on...