Japan edo period aesthetic

Detail. Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide | “The Newly Opened Port of Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture” | Japan | Edo period (1615–1868) | The Met

Get a feel for Japan's ancient culture and lifestyles with a visit to one of the country's historic towns. 🇯🇵 Nagano Prefecture is perhaps home to the best preserved portion of the Nakasendo Highway, (an ancient, mountainous road that connected Tokyo and Kyoto during the Edo period between early 1600s until the late 1800s). These towns traditionally provided accommodation for merchants, samurai and wandering monks. Nowadays these beautifully-preserved 'post towns' give glimpse to Japan as…

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Tranquil Reflections of Edo In this exquisite artwork, the serene beauty of traditional Japan is captured through the lens of an Edo-period woodblock style. The scene unfolds with a tranquil lake reflecting the majestic presence of Mount Fuji, surrounded by lush greenery and ancient pine trees. A solitary fisherman in a small boat glides effortlessly across the water, while two figures in traditional kimono stand on the shore, gazing towards the distant horizon. The sky is painted in soft…

Zen Poetry, collage, 10"x10", by Donna Watson Breathe. Breathing can transform your life. So breathe. Enjoy each moment of this life. Be still. If you are moving too fast, breathe. Listen to the world around you. Be at peace with being still. Be still. Just for a moment. Boro Series 2, collage, 8"x8", by Donna Watson Savor the stillness. Breathe.