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Noh Costume
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
An introduction to the development of Noh costumes since the 14th century. With images of 10 Edo-period robes from the MMA's collection.

Go to Museum Resource: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/nohc/hd_nohc.htm
Rinpa Painting Style
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A brief introduction to the Rinpa school of painting, which was "a key part of the revival in the Edo period of indigenous Japanese artistic interests described by the term yamato-e." With 5 related artworks and links to related essays about yamato-e painting and seasonal imagery in Japanese art.

Go to Museum Resource: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/rinp/hd_rinp.htm
Samurai
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A brief introduction to the bushi or samurai of Japan. With 3 related artworks.

Go to Museum Resource: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/samu/hd_samu.htm
Seasonal Imagery in Japanese Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A discussion of seasonal imagery in Japanese art, with an emphasis on the importance of Shinto, Zen Buddhism, and poetry. With 9 related artworks.

Go to Museum Resource: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/seim/hd_seim.htm
Shintō
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A brief introduction to Shintō. With 4 related artworks.

Go to Museum Resource: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/shin/hd_shin.htm
Shoguns and Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A discussion of shoguns and their role in the artistic and cultural history of Japan from the late 12th century until the end of the Edo period (1868). With 9 related artworks.

Go to Museum Resource: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/shga/hd_shga.htm
Timeline of Art History: Japan, 1000–1400 A.D.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
"While enjoying a lifestyle of material wealth and cultural elegance in the capital Heian-kyo, the imperial court's political authority enters a period of decline." With a period overview, list of key events, and 10 related artworks. Also has links to additional information about the Heian (794-1185), Kamakura (1185-1333), Nambokucho (1336-1392), and Muromachi (1392-1573) periods, an abridged list of rulers in Japan, and timelines of China and Korea during this time.

Go to Museum Resource: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/?period=07®ion=eaj
Timeline of Art History: Japan, 1000 B.C.–1 A.D.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
"From about the fourth century B.C., Jomon culture is gradually superceded by the more advanced Yayoi culture." With a period overview, list of key events, and 4 related artworks. Also has links to additional information about the Jomon (ca. BCE 10,500-300) and Yayoi (ca. BCE 4thC-3rdC CE) cultures, an abridged list of rulers in Japan, and timelines of China and Korea during this time.

Go to Museum Resource: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/?period=04®ion=eaj
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