The History of Japanese Art

The art of Neolithic Jomon and the Protohistoric Yayoi and Kofun periods of Japan is covered in this lesson perfect for art history fans and art aficionados!

Both the influence of China's Tang Dynasty, and the rise of Buddhism, had a significant impact on Japanese art during the Asuka and Nara period, discussed here.

Wondering about the meeting of Buddhism and Japanese art? In this art history lesson on the Heian Period in Japan, learn why this era was peaceful and artistic.

In this lesson discover an in-depth discussion of the history of mid- and late-Heian period Japan, which was filled with advances in culture, society, and art.

Kamakura period art in Japan was created amidst power struggles and political turmoil, as power started to shift from the nobility to military men and samurai.