Japanese Culture Flashcards
What was Japanese culture influenced by?
Buddhist and a Shinto beliefs
What is bonsai?
It is the art of carefully pruning and training a tree
What is a bonsai tree kept in?
A pot or container so it grows mini
What is ikebana?
Art or flower arrangement
Wha is the difference between ikebana and bonsai?
Bonsai is pruning and cutting a tree, ikebana is the art of flower arrangement
Is it loud when conducting ikebana?
No it is usually done in silence as a sign of respect and an act of meditation
What religions are connected to ikebana?
Buddhism and kami
What is the Japanese work for skill?
Non
What is noh?
A musical drama that has been performed since the 14th century
What does noh present to the viewers?
Shinto and Buddhist stories and morals
Who performed noh?
Men but the men performed male and female roles
Why was poetry and origami popular?
Because they used paper which was easy to get
What was one of the most popular poetry forms?
The haiku which each has 17 syllables divided into three lines
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What is origami?
Japanese art of paper folding, some shapes include animals and they were sometimes left as offerings i temples
