Sacred Art: Transience and Continuity at the Grand Shrine of Ise
In the West, art is usually considered a product. Rembrandt would paint a portrait for a patron; it would be a masterpiece, and that...
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- Apr 7
Illuminated Manuscripts and the Value of Time
Computers and phones have allowed virtually anyone to become an artist. The near-universal availability of free or low-cost photography,...
- Nov 18, 2022
Chasing Paradise: From Japan to Japonisme
Over the last several articles in this series we have explored Japan’s lengthy artistic tradition, from its philosophical roots in...
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