Skvortsova, E.L. Formation of Japanese Traditional Esthetics

Abstract: The article traces back the history of esthetics in traditional Japan. The author tells us about the stages of formation of esthetic categories within development of Japanese traditional art. First of all, the author underlines the influence of Buddhism on Japanese traditional art and discusses the strong impression and impact made on Paris impressionists and post-impressions. The first bright impression of a new face of beauty — Japanese art — has been determining the process of interpretation of Oriental and Western cultures for quite a long time.

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