Nihonga Japanese painting at Kyoto Seika University

Living inspiration: dialogue with nature

Japanese Painting essentially portrays the artist’s own spirit, through sincere observation and dialog with nature. Therefore this course emphasizes self-reflection, and thinking about one’s own life, as a vital part of learning.

Our thorough curriculum covers a variety of techniques, enabling students to develop deeper expression through the basic spirit of Japanese painting. Students learn to express their own sensibilities with unique yet universal methods of this style, a part of the aesthetic tradition that has been developing in Kyoto for over 1,000 years.

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