Introduction
Introduction to Edo Era Art: Art and Artists (2:03)
Introduction to Edo Era Art: Historical Background (2:14)
Painting Nature
Depictions of Close Botanical Observations
James Ulak on Trees (0:48)
Trees Screens: A Closer Look (0:32)
Coxcombs, Maize, and Morning Glories: A Closer Look (0:12)
Summer and Autumn Flowers: A Closer Look (0:07)
Shasei and Painting the Subjective Experience
Shasei: Ōkyo’s Puppies (0:58)
Shasei: Yūtei’s Flock of Cranes (1:10)
Shasei: Inner Life (1:36)
Rosetsu’s Puppies: A Closer Look (0:15)
Our Environment
Depicting the Power of Nature
The Power of Waves (0:56)
Sōtatsu’s Waves at Matsushima: A Closer Look (1:52)
Sōtatsu’s Waves at Matsushima: A Closer Look with Waves (2:04)
Crashing Waves (0:22)
Depicting the Kami/Spirits in the Natural World
Depicting Birds and Animals
Birds
Animals in Japanese Art (2:00)
Animal Wisdom (0:54)
Birds Taking Flight (1:17)
Objects We Love: An eagle on a snow-laden blossoming plum tree (3:42)
Fish
Heron on a Willow Branch and Carp: A Closer Look (0:50)
Swimming Dolphins (0:59)
Swimming and Calling Dolphins (1:39)
Swimming Carp (1:20)
Artistic Techniques
Tarashikomi – Wet on Wet Ink
Tarashikomi: Dragons and Clouds (1:31)
Tarashikomi: Falling Rain (1:59)
Tarashikomi: The Ivy Way through Mt. Utsu (1:11)
Handcrafting Washi Paper (2:15)
The Magic of Water, Sumi Ink, and Brush
Edo Avant Garde
What is Modern?
Playing with Perspective
Multiple Perspectives (3:08)
Western Perspective (0:46)
Shifting Perspectives (0:54)
A Seated Perspective (1:59)
Folding Screens in Candlelight (1:37)