Explain the significance of Japanese architecture as explained by Ralph Cram. (150 words): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g58-KOmh54TtJx-AENNjC436Z06_sxir/view?usp=drivesdk
2. Explain Nishijin textiles: (1) what it is; (2)material, technique and history, (3) how it was used; (4) how you think it can re-invent itself as a commercial merchandise in today’s lifestyle. (150 words): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JthqNn-IdPnBxiDI2ZoG8mmfIwKcuat6/view?usp=drivesdk
3. A Buddhist sculpture from the exhibition, “Sacred Treasure from Ancient Nara: The Eleven-Headed Kannon of Shorinji Temple” and explain the (1) material; (2) technique; (3) significance in art history; (4) significance in peoples’ lives. (500 words): Picture attached.
4. A Netsuke item from the Tokyo National Museum exhibition: “Cat with a bell”. Explain the (1) material; (2) technique; (3) origin/usage/history; (4) why you like it; and (5) how you would enjoy it if it were your own (500 words): Picture attached.
*About Netsuke: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cOQC-MNN-8kqMgVySYm6ZKBjeKzyoo2_/view?usp=drivesdk
5. Explain what Soetsu Yanagi meant by “Kingdom of Beauty and Folk-Crafts” (published in the Mingei catalogue 1995-1996). (150 words): Do research by your own.
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