The Arts of Japan: Creativity and Innovation

By Brenda G. Jordan

This exciting new volume focuses on the arts of Japan through the lens of creativity and innovation, drawing on current scholarship in the field and providing some historical context for developments over time. Despite a deep respect for tradition, Japanese artists also process and restructure ideas and technologies from abroad to develop entirely new styles and techniques. Certain themes crop up repeatedly, such as a heightened attention to nature and the seasons; humor and satire; and a fascination with the mysterious and strange (ghosts, demons, tricksters). This book is intended to tease out some of these creative and innovative moments in the history of Japanese art and provide the reader with a solid foundation from which to learn more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1952636574
• ISBN13: 9781952636578
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Association for Asian Studies
• Length: 180 Pages