Japanese Language & Literature: Japan: Culture and History

The program explains both Genji’s adventures and the visual effects created by the paintings, decorated paper, and calligraphy of the scrolls.

Theater has a long history in Japan, ranging from traditional Kabuki to today’s avant-garde performing arts. This program explores the cultural debate within Japan regarding traditional forms of theater and more contemporary variations,

This program pushes beyond the stereotypes to objectively examine the history of manga, how manga are drawn, and manga’s influence on Japanese life.

Begins with the creation myth of Japan and explains the origin and scope of the Kami concept.

Focusing on the emblematic flowers, foods, and festivals of each season, this beautifully filmed four-part series provides an elegant point of departure into Japanese history, religion, and cultural traditions. 4-part series.

An encyclopedia of Chinese and Japanese art up to 1981.
Shelves -- 3rd floor N7340 .M818 1981

A general guide to Japanese artists of the twentieth century.
N7355 .Y355 2007