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Water in Japanese Art
Whether depicted in flowing rivers, crashing waves, or tranquil ponds, water holds a profound significance in Japanese culture, originating in Shinto ideology surrounding the sacredness of elements. Here at Holy Masterpieces, we stock a wide variety of Japanese art prints, many of which feature depictions of water. As such, this blog post will explore our collection, and how it reveals the wider Shinto belief system, and the divine power of water.
Exploring Religion in Japanese Art
Religion has had a profound influence on Japanese art, shaping its aesthetics, symbolism, and practices over centuries. The two dominant religious traditions in Japan—Shinto and Buddhism—along with other belief systems such as Confucianism, have deeply influenced various forms of artistic expression in Japan, from painting and sculpture to architecture and ritual objects.