Illustrated by ukiyo-e images, the text discusses the traditions that underlie Japanese culture. About Mingei - Short history of the beginning of the folk arts movement in 20th century Japan. Art of Japan - Educational and interactive website featuring information on origami, architecture, sculpture, Japanese gardens, and painting. Illustrated samples from the Heian period exhibit. Includes a page on The Tale of Genji Museum.
Collection includes original artifacts and reproductions.
Handicrafts - Short discussion of traditional crafts in the twentieth century. Introduction to Japanese Traditional Arts - Theater arts, fine arts and literature, with links. Japanese Art in the Asia Society Collection - Exhibition of more than 25 objects in the collection. With a QuickTime tour, a more linear progression through the exhibition, and bibliography of Japanese art. Japanese Artistic Traditions - Discussion of aesthetic concepts, and of the activities of the Department of Cultural Affairs, established in 1968.